"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.“     --U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section II

Did you know that after the U.S. Election is over and the new President is selected, that there is still a two-month period before the new President takes office? This period of time is called the "Transition Period." At this time, the new President is called the "President-Elect." Find out more about this exciting time in this section.

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