US presidency: Why so long from election to inauguration? DW 11/06/2024
Briefly

"The 11-week wait between the presidential election and Inauguration Day was established in 1933 to prevent chaos and instability during a leaderless government."
"This delay allows for the certification of election results, as the U.S. election process is highly decentralized and involves tallying votes across thousands of districts."
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