Should they have to pass a test of basic geography, current events, critical thinking etc... to be eligible to be a presidential candidate?
2006-08-14 05:24:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
What a great idea! If teachers are required to pass proficiency tests, shouldn't Presidential candidates have to prove that they possess basic knowledge in a variety of areas?
It would probably require a constitutional amendment however, and I don't think it would stand much of a chance since two-thirds of the states would have to ratify it. And I suspect that a lot of those in red states who voted for Bush would contend that "the Bible don't say nuthin' bout all that fancy readin' an writin' and stuff".
2006-08-14 05:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by Whoops, is this your spleeen? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! That would be a violation of out Constitution. Also, your first respondent GoldNheart is beyond ignorant. For her edification, President Bush is a graduate of Yale University, no small achievement. Has GoldeNheart ever come close herself? Of course, she is not President of the Unites States either.
Chow!!
2006-08-14 05:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The office of the President is one that should be held by the common man. This common man will ideally hold a good amount of common sense. Think about it. Who would make a better President? A Harvard educated businessman or a corn farmer from Nebraska? I am leaning towards the corn farmer… but that’s just my personal opinion.
2006-08-14 05:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas the Tank 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there should be
There also should be a basic skills and facts test for people who want to post in this category. Lots of people who post here would not pass just as Bush would not.
2006-08-14 05:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by knmardix 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe this president has the credentials for the job. I would like to see a moral barometer test myself. We would have never had to deal with the clintons then, nor in the future.
2006-08-14 06:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There definitely should be a test. Speaking ability, pretzel-eating skills should be added to that list of tests.
I don't think Bushy would be in office right now.
2006-08-14 05:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by RatherTallFella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh you better beLieve if it was up to me I will also have them take a li detector test. I also believe in the ten commandment. Thuy shall not kill but I am not sure if BUSH read that in th Bible since he reads it every night.
2006-08-14 05:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by Dove4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Most definitely.
2006-08-14 05:30:53 · answer #8 · answered by Charlooch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-14 06:12:48 · answer #10 · answered by Thomas S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋