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Before the lame-duck amendment (ratified in 1933), elected Presidents took office on March 4 of the year following their election, instead of the now January 20.
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The constitution now provides that the president be sworn into office on what date?
January 20 is the date nowadays-- it used to be March 4.
What happened as result of the Louisiana purchase?
President Jefferson used new presidential powers.
What is the term used for a person elected but not officially in office?
President "elect" or Senator "elect" I believe is the proper title for an elected individual who has yet to take th oath of office.
What is the use of the Oval Office?
The Oval Office is a room that is located in the West Wing of the White House. It is used to conduct official presidential business such as signing bills and laws.
Which president was in office when the atomic bomb was used?
Truman
How can the office of president be used for political purposes?
yes
What is a word used to refer to term or tenure of a president in office?
The answer is commission.
Will Obama take the Oath of Office over the Koran?
No, he used the Bible to take his oath of office.
what was a result of the louisiana purchase?
The president used powers not given to his office in the constitution.
Which agency within the executive office of the president is responsible for how much natural resources are used?
the Office of Natural Resources
When does the president assume duties?
The President assumes his duties upon being sworn into office. This used to occur on March 4, but in 1934, it was moved to January 20, and it is on that day when the new president officially takes office.
What is 1 thing that each president did in office?
used the White House bathroom.
