Michigan § Article XI § 1 - Oath of public officers.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § Article XI § 1 — Oath of public officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ Article XI § 1. Oath of public officers.
All officers, legislative, executive and judicial, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support 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 to the best of my ability. No other oath, affirmation, or any religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § Article XI § 1 cover?
Section Article XI § 1 ("Oath of public officers.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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