If you swear to uphold the constitution, and willfully don't on innumerous occasions, is that perjury?
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first off there is nothing he has done to violate the conditions. \nSecond off I can guarantee there was an "IS" in there somewhere.  but that's semantics
267641
Maybe when he actual does something illegal.  The constitution does protect politicians too, you know.  Just like you he's innocent until proven guilty.
282756
Absolutely.  It's either obstruction of justice or perjury, depending on the specific circumstances in which the false evidence was provided.\n\nThis presumes that it was provided deliberately and knowingly.\n\nAnd the innocent person can also attempt to sue the person providing false evidence, but that is rarely successful due to immunity laws for witnesses.  It's worth checking on in your particular jurisdiction, however.
56012
Of course not. You should be the first one to obey the constitution because you swore to abide by it
980557
ABSOLUTELY AGAINST THE LAW\nGOD BLESS
1168823
That it can force a person to go against their own oaths if the end result is the best possible outcome for the majority of those involved.\nIn short, there is no room in utilitarianism for personal integrity.
1110842
The belief in racism is not illegal as this would violate the constitution. However, many racist acts are illegal.
594594
you can refuse anything in court if you want to.  Now they may not agree with you...lol\nbut that is your prerogative if you wish to get thrown in the hoosegow....lol
558961
Yes I agree to the empowering of a Federal Judge and I only say this is just because he is the president he still has to obey the laws just like a regular citizen......Then again I would say no about the recording of all communications because recordings can be altered....but having a judge there and signing something now that just leaves what ever happens to a single judge that was there...and can be accountable....recordings don't really do nothing in a trial...
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Well if you're looking for court opinions then why are you posting on Y Answers?  Each state has it's own laws regarding this, and then there are federal rules as well.  In either case the laws all make it a crime for failing to show if you don't have an excuse that is considered valid under the law.  Next if taking an Oath is a violation of your beliefs you can state that to the judge who can then just make you affirm/promise that you'll follow the rules/law.  \n\nAgain though without knowing the state your talking about it's hard to provide much more then that.
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The oath you take is a legal requirement, the wording therefore is not changable.  Also because a person could do illegal actions they would not want you to pledge allegiance to them, but to the LAW.  (This is not meant to be a comment on the POTUS, just an example!)
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If they tell the truth, it will be because of their own personal value system.   People who ARE Christians have sworn on the bible and then never upheld their oath.  Bush is a prime example.  \n\nThe oath to be taken by the president on first entering office is specified in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution:\n\nI 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.\n\nHe has violated, eviscerated and stepped all over the Constitution....so he lied.  And he's a Christian!!!!!!
911235
Nope that is double jeapordy and you can not be tried.\n\nBy the way I think you mean the Constitution and more specifically the Bill of Rights, not the Declaration of Independence.
984235
You better believe it.  The framers were very wise to include these contingencies in the Constitution.\n\nYou get your chance on Tuesday :-)
478681
No, they can't force you to however, it may impair your credibility so you can instead make an affirmation. \n\nI do not "believe in god" either, I also will not swear an oath to any state or government either. Many legal documents require a notary seal, I refuse their oath so, instead i make only a documented affirmation, it works and is completely legal.(saves on notary fees to boot)
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The question isn't worded right.\n\nThe elements of the lie, an omission, and a falsehood are NOT jointly enough to constitute perjury.\n\nThe lies, omissions, and falsehoods must, themselves, be about a CRIMINAL MATTER.  Heavy petting, frottage and oral sexual contact are not criminal activities in the District of Columbia.  They are unethical for federal employees, but White House employees are exempt.  Therefore, Clinton did not PERJURE himself because he was covering up grubby sexual acts which were themselves LEGAL in that locality.\n\nAnd Clinton, himself a lawyer, knew all this when he was lying under oath.
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No, it's not mandatory. No consequencies if you don't vote.