Who Chooses the President? - Article II

Written By iCivics

Article II of the Constitution creates the office of the President of the United States (POTUS), determines how they are selected, and states the oath of office where they swear to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain how the president is selected.

  • Discuss whether the people of the United States should have an expressed constitutional right to vote for the president.

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