Article II, Section 1, Clause 8

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gptkbp:adoptedBy 1787
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Presidential_Oath_of_Office_Clause
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Article II, Section 1, Clause 8
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gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Section_1_of_Article_II
gptkb:Article_II_of_the_United_States_Constitution
gptkbp:purpose to ensure the President pledges to uphold the Constitution
gptkbp:requires Oath or Affirmation before assuming office
gptkbp:text Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:— '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.'
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