Article II of the U.S. Constitution

What is Article II of the U.S. Constitution?

Article II of the Constitution establishes the executive branch, which carries out and enforces federal laws. Section 1 of Article II establishes the positions of president and vice president, and sets the term of both offices at four years.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Executive Powers
• Article III of the U.S. Constitution
• Inherent Powers
• Twelfth Amendment
• Executive Privilege