Sth Clause, Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take
the following oath or affirmation : —

" 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."

Section II. P&uoers of the President,

1st Ckmse. The President shall be commander-in-chief of the army
and navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several States,
when called into the actual service of the United States ; he may require
(he opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive

6^ Clause. What four causes are named, any one of which wonld be sufficient to
vacate the office of President ? If there should happen to be no President or Vice-
President, who would act as President ? Ans. The succession passes to and through
the cabinet in the following order: 1. Secretary of State ; 2. Secretary of the Treasury ;
^ Secretary of War ; 4. Attorney-General ; 5. Postmaster-General ; 6. Secretary of the
Kavy ; and 7. Secretary of the Interior. How long would such officer continue to act ?

T^ Clause. What is said about the President's salaiy and his other gain? What is
tiis salary ? Ans. $50,000 a year, together with the use of the ** White House '' and its
furniture. What is the Vice-President's salary ? Ans. $8,000 a year.
8/A Clause. By what solemn obligation is the President bound ? Bepeat it.
