Us Constitution Article Ii Section 1
The original text of article ii of the constitution of the united states.
Us constitution article ii section 1. Article ii section 1 establishes that the president and vice president are to be elected at the same time and serve the same four year term. Until 1951 presidents could serve for as many four year terms as they could win. The executive power shall be vested in a president of the united states of america.
These three articles together secure a separation of powers. Article 2 the executive branch section 1 the president back table of contents next. In depth analysis caselaw and historical context.
The president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the united states and of the militia of the several states when called into the actual service of the united states. The judicial power of the united states shall be vested in one supreme court and in such inferior courts as the congress may from time to time ordain and establish. Section 1 all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives.
Article 2 the executive branch section 2 civilian power over military cabinet pardon power appointments back table of contents next. Signed in convention september 17 1787. 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.
Article ii executive branch. Article 2 section 1 of the united states constitution. Portions of article ii section 1 were changed by the 12th amendment and the 25th amendment.
He may require the opinion in writing of the principal. Protect and defend the constitution of the united states. 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.