Under the Constitution, It Is Permissible for the Federal Government

question 14

Short Answer

Under the Constitution, it is permissible for the federal government to ask any of its employees to take an oath that they will defend the Constitution from "all enemies, either foreign or domestic."

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Definitions:

Lion of the North

A nickname given to King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, who was a prominent military leader during the Thirty Years' War and known for his innovative tactics and leadership.

Gustavus Adolphus

was a Swedish king (1611-1632) known for his military leadership during the Thirty Years' War and for making Sweden a major European power.

Concordat of Bologna

An agreement made in 1516 between King Francis I of France and Pope Leo X, allowing the French king to select French bishops and abbots.

Ecclesiastical Appointments

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