The Illinois Acceptance and Oath of Office is a set of requirements that must be fulfilled before a person is eligible to hold a state or federal office in Illinois. This includes an acceptance of the office, a pledge of allegiance to the state of Illinois, and an oath of office. The Acceptance of Office is the first step in the process, and requires the candidate to declare that they accept the office they are being appointed to. The Pledge of Allegiance is the next step, and requires the candidate to pledge loyalty to the state of Illinois. This includes a promise to abide by the laws of the state and to defend the rights and freedoms of its citizens. The Oath of Office is the final step, and requires the candidate to swear or affirm that they will faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of their abilities. This includes a promise to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the State of Illinois. There are two types of Illinois Acceptance and Oath of Office: the Civil Service Oath and the Military Oath. The Civil Service Oath is required for all state and federal civil service employees, while the Military Oath is required for members of the Illinois National Guard and the United States armed forces.