Plan or Frame of Government for the Common Wealth or State of Pennsylvania

Section 40.

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Oath of office

Members of the General Assembly, and all officers, executive and judicial, shall be bound, by oath or affirmation, to support the Constitution of this commonwealth, and to perform the duties of their respective offices with fidelity.

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1776 — Section 10

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Every Officer whether Judicial, Executive or Military in Authority under this Common Wealth shall take the following Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance, and General Oath of Office before he Enters on the Execution of his Office.

The Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance

I do Swear or Affirm That I will be true and faithful to the Common Wealth of Pennsylvania: And that I will not directly or Indirectly do any any Act or Thing prejudicial or Injurious to the Constitution or Government thereof as established by the Convention.

The Oath or Affirmation of Office

I do swear or Affirm, that I will faithfully execute the office of __ for the __ of __ And I will do equal right and Justice to all Men to the best of my Judgment and Abilities according to Law.