...taken by "members of the legislature and all officers, executive and judicial." It then declared that "no other oath, declaration, or test, shall be required...as a qualification for any office or public trust." On the 25th April, 1863, the legislature passed an act, declaring that a defendant in any suit pending...

...the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of , according...required as a qualification for any office or public trust.272 136 A fitting and sanguine conclusion, these words of the Michigan constitution, to a discussion...

...constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the State of New York, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of , according to the best of my ability;". All public officers are required to take and file an oath of office, unless specifically exempted by...

...offices, take and subscribe the following affirmation: I do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of according to the best of my ability. Article XV Immediately after the signing of the articles herein enumerated, the Council will proceed...