2007-02-15 06:22:05 · 12 answers · asked by waitingon2angels 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I appologize. Let me clarify. Besides the obvious age and citizenship requirements, is there a general profile (ie, 40+, law degree, etc) that seems to be standard? Thanks for the input and sorry again for the unclear question.
2007-02-15 06:35:22 · update #1
The required qualifications are found in Article 1 of the Constitution:
House of Representatives
twenty five years of age
a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years
at the time of election, be a resident of the state
U.S. Senate
30 years of age
a citizen of the United States for 9 years
at the time of election, be a resident of the state
It would also help having the intelligence to find the answers that are in our own US Constitution!!
Thanks for the 2 points!
2007-02-15 06:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. You must have committed some sort of petty crime.
2. Typically you should have used some sort of at least entry level recreational drugs.
3. It would be to your advantage if you have been involved in at least one major professional scandal.
4. A minimum of two acts of infidelity.
5. It is essential that you have friends and relatives already successful in politics.
6. Plenty of dirt on the opposition coupled with few true resolutions.
7. Alot of fancy bull to claim to do but never intend to deliver on.
8. Currently it is vital to be against the war in Iraq.
9. You must have booku bucks!
10. Shady connection to our middle east enemies could just automatically win the election for you.
Bonus: You must have taken the course: Bush is public enemy #1 - How the Bush family and croonies brought on 911, War in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, Floods, Pestilences, Earthquakes, Global Warming, Global Cooling, The Current Ice Age, Aids, Starvation, Tax breaks that we call evil, Terrorism and anything else you don't like about the world or your life!
Other than that....you can get around every other qualification with the right lawyer, forger, etc.
Hope this helps!
p.s. You must be an expert liar, question dodger, and subject changer.
2007-02-15 06:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by ITSakunspiracy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
US citizen 25 or older for House and 30 or older for Senate. It's in your U.S. Constitution.
You DID look first in your copy of the Constitution, didn't you?
2007-02-15 06:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be able to lie. You need lots of friends that are tied to oil companies, car manufactures, and pharmaceutical companies. In most states you can't like homosexuals or abortion. And oh yes, if you support the war you probably wont' get elected.
2007-02-15 06:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by jwk227 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
From what I have seen lately, you don't need any qualifications. Why would you want to run for public office anyway? No one in their right mind would put themselves, family and friends through that.
2007-02-15 06:26:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
As you can see by some that have won elections - there are no criteria LOL
2007-02-15 06:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by lifesajoy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ability to deceive
2007-02-15 06:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Appearently you have to be able to chew gum, or, be able to walk. However, considering most of our current congressional membership, you don't have to be able to do both simultaneously.
2007-02-15 06:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by merlins_new_apprentice 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
reedun un' ritun ?
darn, that's me outta the race!
2007-02-15 07:07:29 · answer #9 · answered by The Unknown Soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just have to be 21. That is it. (And a citizen.)
2007-02-15 06:25:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋