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>I wonder which version of the bible is used for such ceremonies? King James, Catholic or what? The Catholic version will upset "real Americans"!
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>What happens if someone who is Jewish is in such a position? Can they use the Old Testament or do they have to use a Christian version?

No one has to use a Bible to be sworn into public office in the US. Anyone who does has made an active choice to do so.

Personally, if I were ever taking public office, I'd want to use a copy of the US Constitution.

Tamar