he president was $25,000 a year. It was then
raised to $50,000 a year. He also has the use of the White House, which is
furnished at national expense; and special appropriations are frequently
made to cover special expenses. And yet few presidents have been able to
save anything out of their salaries.

The vice-president receives $8000 a year.

_Clause 8.--Oath of Office._

_Before he enter upon 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."_

This oath is usually administered by the chief justice of the Supreme
Court. It is very simple, pledging the president to two things only; but
they are the essential things.

"Taking the oath" is a part of the inauguration ceremonies which occur,
usually, on the fourth of March.

_Pertinent Questions._

Was there any president under the confederation? Why? When does the
president's term begin? Suppose that day comes on Sunday? How does a
presidential term compare with that of senator? Of representative? The
first proposition in the constitutional convention was to make the
presidential term seven years, and limit a person to one term. Is the
present plan better or not as good? For how many terms may a person be
elected president? What presidents have been elected for a second term?

How many presidential electors is this state entitled to? New York?
Illinois? Wisconsin? Delaware? How many are there altogether? Show how the
present mode is an advantage to the small states. Who were the electors of
this state in the last presidential election? Get a "ticket" or ballot and
study it. Tear off, beginning at the top, all that you can without
affecting the vote. How could a person have voted for one of the
republican candidates without voting for the other? Where did the electors
of this state meet? When? Did you preserve the newspaper report of their
proceedings?

Could the president and vice-president be chosen from the same state? How
many electoral votes were necessary to a choice last time? How many did
each candidate receive? In case of election by the house of
representatives, what is the smallest possible number that could elect? In
case the house should fail to choose a president before the fourth of
March, who would be pres