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It is mandatory for presidents to swear on a bible but it is mandatory for them to take the oath?
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∙ 15y ago
no because after noon on inauguration by law the elect is president
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What historical document does each president swear to protect preserve and defend?
oath of office
What did former confederate have to do to get amnesty under lincolns plan to rebuild the union?
They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
Do second term presidents still get inaugurated?
American presidents who are re-elected are required to repeat the oath of office.
What did President Washington kiss after taking his oath of office?
george washington kissed the bible after taking his oath of office
What is the ceremony to swear in the president?
After a president is elected in November he (and perhaps one day, she) is officially "sworn in," after which he begins his term as president. This generally occurs on inauguration day in January, several months after the election. President Obama, for example, was elected on November 4, 2008, and he was inaugurated, sworn into office, on January 20, 2009. The oath of office ceremony refers to how the president is sworn in: there is a ritual where he places one hand on a Bible (although this is not mandatory, it has become a custom) and raises the other hand, repeating the 35-word pledge, which includes the promise to "preserve, protect, and defend" the Constitution of the United States. The oath is usually given by the chief justice of the Supreme Court.
When do you start using Bible in court?
If you are a Christian or a Jew, you may be asked to swear an oath on the Bible before giving evidence, saying that the evidence you give will be wholly truthful. Usually, if there is a court recess during your evidence, you would not be asked to swear a new oath on the Bible, but you may be informed that the oath you have already given continues to apply. If you are not a Christian you do not need to use the Bible, but may ask to give an affirmation instead of a religious oath. Muslims may swear by the Koran in some jurisdictions.
Why do American presidents swear on a Bible and why is the Qu'ran not used?
A:All recent United States presidents have been Christians and therefore use the Bible when swearing an oath. If any future president were a Muslim, he would no doubt swear on the Qu'ran. By the same token, any future president who happens to be an atheist would make a non-religious affirmation; in fact this does happen on occasion in other Western countries.
Do you have to swear an oath to get into America?
Yes you do. You must swear an oath of loyalty.
What do you say when you swear on the bible in court UK?
In the UK, swearing on the bible in court you say: I do swear, by almighty God, that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Is it compulsory in Australia to swear on the Bible in court?
A:No. Those who do not wish to swear an oath can make an affirmation, without giving a reason for that decision. Courts are tending to dispense with Bibles, and in these cases those who wish to swear a religious oath need only make the appropriate reference to God.
Why does brutus wants to swear an oath to the conspirators?
Because he seems to think everyone there is loyal and there is no use for them to swear an oath
Why does brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators?
Because he seems to think everyone there is loyal and there is no use for them to swear an oath
What was Michelle Obama holding during inaugartaion?
She was holding the Lincoln Bible that her husband would use to swear his oath of office upon.
Did barack swear on a Bible?
Yes of course he did! Actually, he did the Oath of Office twice because the first time Chief Justice flubbed it.
If someone is not Christian and they go to court saying you swear on the Bible can they lie?
If you mean, can they lie with impunity because they don't accept the Bible - as if their oath didn't count - the answer is no. Anyone can lie on the witness stand, of course, but it would still be perjury under any circumstances. An oath is an oath, whether the person swearing it believes the Bible is Scripture or not.
What did former confederates have to do to get amnesty under lincolns plan to rebuild the union?
They had to swear an oath of loyalty.
Does US law protect the right of citizens appearing in court to not swear an oath upon a bible?
yes, they can do it over a cheeze BurGEr instead
