Article VI of the U.S. Constitution states that "all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
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Alright, folks, let me clarify this whole Bible-on-the-oath thing because we #Democrats love to keep things real, even if it kills the punchline. Here’s the deal: Article VI of the U.S. #Constitution says, "no #religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the #UnitedStates." That's right, no test, no #Bible needed for the big job!
Now, you might think, "But wait, doesn't everyone put their hand on a Bible?" Well, that’s just tradition, like turkey on #Thanksgiving but with less tryptophan. The Constitution doesn't give a hoot if you're swearing on the Bible, a dictionary, or your grandma’s recipe book for the best apple pie.
So, technically, you could elect someone who takes the #oath on a copy of "The Art of the Deal" if you wanted to. But let’s be real, who would want that? The point is, the oath itself is what binds the #president to the Constitution, not the leather-bound book they might or might not hold.
So, while we laugh at the idea of running a country without a captain, let's remember: #America's got a Constitution that's more flexible than a #yoga instructor, but also more binding than a failed New Year's resolution. No Bible? No problem. Just make sure you swear or affirm to uphold that beautiful document we call the Constitution.
And there you have it, folks. The real scoop on oaths, Bibles, and presidential #shenanigans.