Article 2, Section 1 (Executive Branch)

Presidential Oath

"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."



          Stated above is an excerpt from the United States Constitution, known as the Presidential Oath found in Article 2, section 1. The Presidential oath or affirmation, is required by the United Stated Constitution before the president can begin serving in office. The president says this affirmation at the inauguration, which have become solemn ceremonies and inhibited celebrations. This oath gives the president's word, that he will do any and everything in his power to protect the citizens of his land. The president must recite this oath with
the left hand on the bible, and the right arm in an upright 90 degree angle. The oath must be recited at 12 o'clock, Wednesday the 4th, in the senate chambers.
           Obama is a  citizen of the U.S., has been a resident of the United Stated for over 14 yrs, and is over the age of 35.Meeting the requirements for presidency, and winning the election Obama can now be sworn in.From the political cartoon above, it appears that Barack Obama, (our current president ) is in position to recite the oath behind the presidential stand.  On the bible, there are different color arms which represent different races the president is promising to "preserve, protect, and defend". Obama is swearing into office, and giving his word to make sure the constitution is kept the same so that it benefits every race, rather than just one.
             Is every president honest in the swearing in of this oath? No, but the principle of having a traditional oath is a fantastic idea. The oath sets boundaries and guidelines for the president, so that a slight possibility of doing the right thing is likely. I think this political cartoon is a great symbol in showing hidden or unmentioned parts of the oath. The constitution not only has to be beneficial to the president, or even just congress as a whole, but it has to help out the people as well. I think trust is a big issue when it comes to politics, because it has been agreed upon that politicians will say anything to get into office, but less likely will live up to their promises. The viewer should notice the little smirk or smile Obama has on his face, which gives me a feeling that he will be doing something that was not mentioned, or inscribed  in the Constitution.