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It’s just 35 words. But they make all the difference.

The oath of office that US presidents-elect have taken for 228 years marks the moment when citizens become historic figures – leaders of the free world.

It’s a promise that has endowed presidents with the power to change the lives of countless millions around the world.

But how much do you really know about the oath?

Test your knowledge with this quick quiz. See how you rate.

After you enjoy the quiz, get the entire story from CNN’s newest mini-documentary, “The Oath: 35 words that make a President.”

In this 11-minute special, narrator W. Kamau Bell takes a witty look back on this powerful tradition.

Through interviews with historians, reenactments, and even a trip to the Founding Fathers Pub, in Buffalo, New York, take an educational and entertaining journey to learn about one of America’s greatest traditions.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama waves to spectators after his speech at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Scott Andrews-Pool/Getty Images)
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The Oath: 35 words that make a President
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