Pics: How America elects its president ?

The Vice-President-elect is sworn in first, and repeats the same oath of office, in use since 1884, as Senators, Representatives, and other federal employees.Around noon, the President-elect takes his oath.The inauguration is planned by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Nine common activities typically occur: morning service; procession to the Capitol; Vice President's swearing-in ceremony; President's swearing-in ceremony; inaugural address; departure of the outgoing President; inaugural luncheon followed by a parade and a ball. Only one activity is mandated by the Constitution -- the oath. Rest are all traditional activities.