When the Constitution was drafted in 1787, the office of vice-president was created as an afterthought, as a solution to potential problems with the Electoral College. The Constitutional Convention delegates were concerned that if there was only the office of president, all electors would always vote for a favorite son of their state. The result […]
Article II of the US Constitution: Election & Powers of the US President
November 6, 2012 by
The President of the United States is considered to be the most powerful individual in the world. The principal source of this power is Article II of the US Constitution. Article II outlines term of office, the selection, the qualifications, the oath, the powers of appointment, the responsibilities and provisions for impeachment. This is done […]
Pneumonia, Senior Citizens and President Pence or President Kaine
At the time of his inauguration, the ninth US President, William Henry Harrison was 68 years, 23 days old. He was the oldest person to assume the office. On March 4. 1841 Harrison’s Inaugural Address, at 8,445 words, taking one hour and 45 minutes remains the longest in history. Harrison’s service as president, which ended […]