About This Lesson
The National Constitution Center has the resources you need this Inauguration Day!
- Start with the latest post from our Constitution Daily blog, What Happens on Inauguration Day.
- Learn about what the Constitution says about the presidential inauguration—including the 20th Amendmentand Article I, Section 2—what the vice president's oath of office includes, and the precedents set by past ceremonies.
Don't forget to explore the learning materials from the Center's Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition. Each collection contains educational materials and recordings of previous Scholar Exchanges, plus links to podcasts, blog posts, Interactive Constitutionessays, and more! Explore the collections for Article II: The Presidency and the Executive Branchand Learning About the Electoral College.
Other helpful resources:
Scholar Exchange: Article II and the Presidency (Introductory Level)
Scholar Exchange: Article II and the Precedency (Advanced Level)
Overview Lesson: The Presidency
