Presidential Inauguration 2021

Presidential Inauguration 2021

President Joe Biden

and

Vice President Kamala Harris

Inaugurated January 20, 2021

Inauguration

the beginning of something

Inauguration usually refers to the beginning of a president's time in office.

Oath

promise that you swear or affirm

The new president takes the Oath of Office. He "swears" on a bible or "affirms" on another book that he will do his job and support the Constitution.

Constitution

written ideas and laws that tell how the government should work and what rights the people have

In the Oath of Office, the new president promises to follow the Constitution.

Administration

people that help the president govern

A president's administration includes the vice president and Cabinet members who advise him.

Ceremony

a special meeting with traditions to mark an important event

A ceremony can be for inauguration, a wedding, graduation, Girl or Boy Scouts, or awards, to name a few.

Address

a special speech that someone makes

Presidents make lots of addresses to the American people, starting with the Inauguration Address.

Term

how long something lasts

The President of the United States is elected for a term of 4 years. He can be re-elected for another term of 4 years.