"When taking office, state functionaries should take the constitutional oath in public according to law." The Amendment to the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC) adopted at the Third Plenary Session of the First Session of the 13th National People's Congress added one paragraph to Article 27 of the Constitution as the third paragraph.
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On July 2065438+2005 1 day, the 15th meeting of the 12th the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) made a decision on the oath of the Constitution in the form of legislation. It is clearly stipulated that state functionaries elected or appointed by people's congresses at all levels and the standing committees of people's congresses at or above the county level, as well as state functionaries appointed by people's governments at all levels, people's courts and people's procuratorates, shall take the constitutional oath publicly when taking office.
State functionaries took an oath to the Constitution when they took office. Through this ceremony, the appointees' sense of respect and identity with the law was enhanced. This will help public officials believe in and fear the Constitution, consciously promote the implementation of the Constitution, and faithfully perform the duties entrusted by the Constitution.
Facing the national flag and national emblem, playing the national anthem, touching the Constitution with his left hand, raising his fist with his right hand and reading the oath, this solemn oath-taking process is not only a ceremony, but also a responsibility, a responsibility and a solemn commitment to the people.
People's Network-The Constitution vows to show the authority of the Constitution and carry forward the spirit of the Constitution.