if arnold swartzenwhatever wanted to be president of the U.S. what would he need to do. I understand that a president can only be a U.S. born citezen, was it in the original constitution or is it a relatively new law?
2007-03-04 15:30:50 · 13 answers · asked by oldskool 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It was in the original constitution.
2007-03-04 15:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Vegan 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is in the original constitution. The founding fathers thought that it was of utmost importance that the president be born in the US as a matter of principal as much as a safeguard to the new country. If a Frenchman had been elected president, how would the people know that that person would not "sell them out" to their original country. In the early days of the US that was very important. Especially as we were involved in wars, etc. and floundered.
At this time, I don't think the importance is the same as it used to be...but, would you be comfortable with the leader of the US to be originally a Saudi or an Iranian? Would you trust that their loyalties were to the US or are the loyalties to their country of origin? I don't think there is a problem with Arnold, but I might have an issue with someone from one of those other countries. You can't say that Austrians are OK, but Syrians are not. It is one way or the other.
2007-03-04 15:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by tallnfriendlyone 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's only right. it's hard enough to be able to trust the presidents that were born here much less some other man from a different country. we have enough problems already. and they say we are free.... nothings free
we already have to press 1 for english when it's our native language. if a person from a different country with a different language came to be president here then we would have to press 3 for english..cause that language would be 1 and spanish would be 2 then english would be 3. not a very nice thought...
I already have to find english writing on a can of corn.. man that stinks to live in your own country and can't read a can of corn... I don't go over to any one else's country and expect them to have english on their cans of corn...
I don't mind them being here if they would adapt to our life styles and languages before they get here. OH, Yeah and learn how to use birth control... we have to many kids on welfare to feed.
2007-03-04 18:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was written into the original constitution. Article 2, section 1
The minimum age is 35, not 40.
Minimum age for a senator is 30, Article 1 section 3
Minimum age for a House Representative is 25, section 2
2007-03-04 15:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is from the original Constitution.
To answer why, think about a Chinese government official becoming a nationalized American and running for president. Or a Saudi, or and Indian.
The power of money in our political process and elections is immense. This is a safe guard.
2007-03-04 15:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its in the Constitution. The President must be an American native and be at least 40 years old.
Thanks 5centsworth, I was just trying to remember it off the top of my head. I do believe its 40 for a senator though.
2007-03-04 15:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your brothers are stunning. Even mutually as on trip in the experience that your mum and dad gave delivery to you in say Germany, than you would be a German citizen yet for the reason that the two your mum and dad are American and on trip you may get carry of citizenship and land up with a duel citizenship, the two German and American even nevertheless you would be greater German. with the intention to run for U.S. president you may could desire to be Born interior of u . s . of america or a Territory of u . s . of america and have lived interior the USA for a minimum of 25 years straight away yo run for place of work. Sorry being born in yet another sovereign u . s . does not qualify as united statesA. or U.S. Territory and such could disqualify you from working for president as is in our shape, even nevertheless you may desire to nevertheless run for different community places of work which includes Governorship.
2016-09-30 05:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by barnell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Original constitution. Would need an amendment to change.
2007-03-04 15:33:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was in the original Constitution in the fourteen amendment.
A person born in another country cannot be a U.S. president because they could betray the United States when they become president.
2007-03-04 15:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by ailee 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
its atleast 35 years old and be a natural born citizen sorry i dont know why i guess coz its the original constitution and arnold swartchinagger is jsut mayor of calif. not presidnet and he couldnt become presindent tho even if he wanted too it wouldnt pass
2007-03-04 15:35:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋