Section 4. Members of the legislative assembly and the executive and judicial
branches, except such inferior officers as may be by law exempted,
before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, shall
take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly
swear (or affirm as the case may be) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of
North Dakota; and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the
office of _ _ _ _ _ _ according to the best of my ability, so help me
God" (if an oath), (under pains and penalties of perjury) if an
affirmation, and any other oath, declaration, or test may not be required
as a qualification for any office or public trust. 

[Amended Nov. 6, 2012]