TITLE XVI

THE CONSTITUTIONAL OATH

ARTICLE 194. The oath that must be taken by public officials as provided in Article 11 of this Constitution is as follows:

Do you swear before God and promise the Country to observe and defend the Constitution and the laws of the Republic and faithfully fulfill the duties of your office?

Yes, I swear.

If you do, may God help you, and if you do not, may He and the Country call you to account."