Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitutio. You did not place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible." -- Jamie Raskin, AU law professor
2007-09-23 09:00:18 · 4 answers · asked by rogir_Rabbit 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I agree with Raskin -- and personally, I don't care what (if any) book our elected officials swear on -- the promise and oath to uphold the Constitution is required.
Whereas any religious test for office is prohibited, see Article VI.
2007-09-23 09:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I thought you meant did the Bible place its hand on the Senator and swear to uphold the Constitution - would be interesting!
2007-09-23 09:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No . . . .he defended it, . . . and all people for his term in place of work . . . permit's see if the "annointed one" Barack Hussein Obama can shop ALL terror assaults OFF U.S. soil for the subsequent 4 years. Dan in Miami
2016-10-09 17:20:19 · answer #3 · answered by bobbee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all are sworn in raising their hand on their first day of business
2007-09-23 10:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋