Us Constitution Article 2 Section 1
These three articles together secure a separation of powers.
Us constitution article 2 section 1. Portions of article ii section 1 were changed by the 12th amendment and the 25th amendment. The original text of article ii of the constitution of the united states. Protect and defend the constitution of the united states.
The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america. Section 1 begins with a vesting clause that confers federal executive power upon the president. Article ii executive branch.
1 do solemnly swear or affirm 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. Before he enter on the execution of his office he shall take the following oath or affirmation i do solemnly swear or affirm 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 section 2. Article 2 the executive branch section 1 the president back table of contents next.
The former bestows federal legislative power exclusively to congress and the latter grants judicial power solely to the supreme court and other federal courts established by law. Signed in convention september 17 1787. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature.
The judges both of the supreme and inferior courts shall hold their offices during good behaviour and shall at stated times receive for their services a. When the president takes office this is the oath. He may require the opinion in writing of the principal.
He shall have power by and with the advice and consent of the senate to make treaties provided two thirds of the senators present concur. Article 1 section 2 of the united states constitution. Ratified june 21 1788.