I, {insert name here}, do solemnly swear, (or affirm), that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God. (Note that the last line is not required to be said if the speaker has a personal or moral objection)
2006-09-19 07:17:58 · 8 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
because its the constitution which is the Americana way of life
and because the president is infallible and as such subject to manipulation and it is the duty of the officer to question all orders that directly contradict the declaration of independence and failure to due so would be n act of treason on the part of the officers .
with all that said you might now be able to understand why a soldiers belief in what he or she is doing is extremely important for their survival cause could you imagine the government just stranding an active member of the military in a foreign country well friendly fire does happen and sometime it on purpose .
so why ask why when I only have to do or die
2006-09-19 07:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by matthew_yelle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the Constitution is what holds this country together not the President.
*LOL* And how many politicians keep the oath they swear when they hold office?
2006-09-19 07:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by namsaev 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The President does take an oath. So does every member of Congress and the Supreme Court justices.
Educate yourself.
2006-09-19 07:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by Aegis of Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the President is not King, even he has to abide by the Constitution.
2006-09-19 07:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
because the Constitution makes more sense than the president.
2006-09-19 07:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.happy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we defend our country and we give our allegiance to this country. The President is a citizen of that country.
2006-09-19 07:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
presidents change ( if you swear to the president it wouldn't apply to the next one - but you swear to obey any lawful order - duties of the office- and the President is the Commander in Chief )
2006-09-19 07:19:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the president is just some guy... the constitution is what gives him his authority.
2006-09-19 07:20:06 · answer #8 · answered by uncle osbert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋