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They actually do typically swear to support the constitution as part of their oath of office.


As we all know saying one thing and actually doing it are two totally different things. Sadly.


It would be interested to see what would happen if it was upheld that a sworn official who passes (or votes for) a law that is later deemed unconstitutional has to step down. I don't believe such a principle would ever be approved by official bodies, but it would certainly have an interesting effect, one way or another.


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