An _________ is a solemn pledge made by a person (often referred to a the \"affiant\") with an appeal to God or a Supreme Being to swear to the truth of the person's statement.

• A. Vow
• B. Declaration
• C. Oath
• D. Affidavit

Answer: (C)

The pledge described is an oath. It’s a formal, solemn promise to tell the truth, often invoking God or a higher power, and it’s the obligation taken by the affiant in a sworn statement. In notarial practice, the oath is the act that accompanies the creation of an affidavit—the affiant swears to the truth of what is stated. A vow is a broader personal or religious promise, not the specific legal term used for sworn statements. A declaration is simply a statement of fact without the sworn assurance. An affidavit is the document that contains the sworn statements, not the pledge itself.