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    4. Does the US president have to be in the Senate before he can run for presidency?
    Does the US president have to be in the Senate before he can run for presidency?

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    +2  Views: 733 Answers: 4 Posted: 12 years ago
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      The US Constitution places these qualifications on a candidate for President: 


      Must be at least 35 years of age. Must be a natural born US Citizen.


      Actually, the Constitution does NOT place any restrictions on who may RUN for President. 


       

      12 years ago. Rating: 7
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        no in some cases they dont even need birth cirtificates

        12 years ago. Rating: 3
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          Chiangmai

          too funny. 5 TU for this one, daren1. Only 1 TD for one misspelled word. :)
          commented 12 years ago

          No.  Just ask Jimmy Carter.

          12 years ago. Rating: 3
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            IamPamela313

            1976 was a good year for Jimmy Carter.
            commented 12 years ago
            Chiangmai

            That same year was good for Indiana University basketball team too: National Champions...Go Scott May!
            commented 12 years ago

            No!

            12 years ago. Rating: 3
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