OATH OF OFFICE TO THE KING BY CABINET UNDER THE CONSTITUTION

Abstract

          Objectives of this research were: 1. To study evolution of concepts and principles in political science and law regarding to Oath of Office to the King by Cabinet Under the Constitution; 2. To study the problems of the compliance with the conditions of Cabinet’s Oath of Office; and 3. To study solution to mishap of Cabinet’s Oath of Office. The methodology was the qualitative research, collected data from relevant document and 17 key informants by in-depth-interviewing.

          Findings of the research were as follows: 1. The Cabinet's oath to the King is a pre-requirement for the official inauguration of the Cabinet. If the Prime Minister or Minister has not taken oath of office, the status of prime minister or minister is not complete and cannot run the country. The Cabinet's oath of office to the King reflects the concepts and principles of sovereignty of people, the constitutionalism, the protection of the constitution, and traditional belief.  2. The problems of Cabinet’s Oath of Office were as follows: 1) shifting of government power, 2) taking oath of office before the King, 3) addressing incomplete words and 4) complying with the constitution. 3. The solutions to mishap of Cabinet’s Oath of Office were as follows: 1) Corrective action by the Cabinet; 2) the check and balance mechanism by the Parliament; 3) the review by the Constitutional Court; 4) the political participation of citizen; and 5) the Integrity rule (Ashwa principle).