Office of President-Elect
From Conservapedia
Office of President-Elect is the term to describe the 11 week presidential transition period, from general election day until inauguration day, January 20th. Under the Constitution, there is no such thing as the Office of the President-elect. Executive power remains outside of the president-elects reach.
The 1963 Presidential Transition Act allowed the president-elect granted access to nearly all executive office-holder information, property and security. This process is necessary for an orderly incoming administration.
Criticism
President-elect Obama was accused of portraying messianic authority by speaking at a podium in which the placard "Office of President-Elect" was displayed prominently. Critics comment that no such official office exists. [1]
References
- ↑ Despite Bells and Whistles, 'Office of President-Elect' Holds No Authority Fox News, November 25, 2008
