EXTRA CREDIT: Inauguration 2021 Extra Credit Requirements: Using any of the questions below, write a one page (500 words) reflection that answers the questions you feel most strongly about.

Part 1: The 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."

What is an oath? Why do you think Presidents must take an oath?
What is the President promising to do?

Do you think this is a necessary part of becoming the President? Why or why not?

What does it mean to “faithfully execute the office of President”?

What is the Constitution and why must the President promise to defend it?

In your own life, what is important to you to “preserve, protect and/or defend”?

Would you be willing to take an oath (solemn promise) about those things?

Part 2: The Speech

What do you think President Biden should say in his inaugural speech to unify the country? Why do you think that would help?

Were the attempts at unity effective? Why or why not?

What is YOUR hope for America?

What does it mean to you to have Kamala Harris as Vice President?

Why is giving back important to you?

What is the President’s vision for the country?

How did you feel while reading or listening to the speech?

What was inspirational about it?

What concerns do you have?

What topics and issues were covered and what was left out?

What was the tone and mood of the speech?

What are your hopes and fears for the next four years?

What do you think is the most important thing that he said?