Can an American lose his or her citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance to a foreign country?

Answer: Yes

According to the Twentieth Amendment, on what day does a new President take office – January 2nd, January 15th, or January 20th?Answer: January 20th.

The presidential oath has typically been administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Why was Washington’s first oath administered by Robert R. Livingston, chancellor for the state of New York?Answer: No Chief Justice had been appointed. (Washington’s first oath was administered in New York City, and Livingston was the highest judicial officer available.)

In order to qualify for U.S. citizenship, must a person swear to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States?Answer: Yes (This is part of the oath which each naturalized citizen must take.)

How many times did Chief Justice John Marshall administer the oath of office at the inauguration of a President – once, four times, six times, or nine times?Answer: Nine Times ( These included each of the Presidents from Jefferson to Jackson. Several of these were reelected and therefor had two inaugurations.)

Who voluntarily added to the President’s oath of office the words “So help me God” – George Washington, Andrew Jackson, or Abraham Lincolin?

Answer: George Washington

Additional Question: When did Congress pass a law officially making these words part of the presidential oath – 1789, 1837, 1862, or 1980?

Answer: 1862