Oath

The Constitution provides that before the President ‘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.” This oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. A similar oath is required of all officers National and State, and belonging to the executive, legislative and judicial departments, The first Act of Congre provided for oaths of office.