The Illinois Oath of Representative-Office is a legal document that must be signed by a person appointed to a public office in the state of Illinois. It is a sworn statement affirming that they will faithfully perform their duties and uphold the rights and privileges of the state of Illinois. The Oath lays out the responsibilities of the officeholder and the limits of their power. By signing the Oath, the officeholder is legally bound to uphold the law and abide by the rules and regulations of the state. There are two types of Illinois Oath of Representative-Office: the Executive Oath and the Legislative Oath. The Executive Oath is taken by those appointed to executive positions in the state government, such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General. The Legislative Oath is taken by those appointed to legislative positions in the state government, such as state senators and state representatives. Both oaths require the officeholder to swear to faithfully execute their duties and to uphold the laws and Constitution of the state of Illinois.