In...say...a presidential election? Should there be some sort of test for candidates? How do you feel about this?
2007-03-26 09:18:15 · 14 answers · asked by spychic19 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I think any test used to qualify candidates should be a combination of IQ, knowledge of world and national issues, problem solving, knowledge of basic ethics, comprehension of oral and written material,etc. Of course it will never happen and it wouldn’t be any guarantee of a decent office holder but at least it would weed out some of the disasters.
2007-03-26 09:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by tribeca_belle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A little story to explain my position.
Back when running 1st became popular, Runner's World magazine had an annual shoe survey where they ranked the shoes from best to 20th best. After a few years, they changed the format, evaluating the shoes in many categories & publishing all those results. They explained the change saying "Running shoes are too complex to reduce to a single number".
I think the human brain is AT LEAST as complex as a sneaker, but maybe thet's just me.
2007-03-26 18:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies have show that people of high IQ and low IQ tend to vote less then people of average IQ.
2007-03-26 17:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by ANNETTE D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ihave always believed IQ tests are nonsense Vote for the candidate that shares your views the most.
2007-03-26 16:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by hobo 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the IQ of who, the voter or the candidate?
I would hope that candidates are smarter than average, but I am more concerned that they have some wisdom and common sense, and some ethics.
2007-03-26 16:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by SAMUEL ELI 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice if there was a minimum IQ to run. But just a high IQ does not mean you will make smart choices...Just look at Bill Clinton...high IQ...No Morals
2007-03-26 19:23:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I use my IQ as my main tool for picking candidates.
2007-03-26 16:38:00 · answer #7 · answered by k w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is who they pick for their cabinet, makes them more informed or not. I would pick a man who can pick the best men for the right jobs. This is usually more a matter of common sense than IQ.
2007-03-26 16:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by ALunaticFriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think it would be unfair for the country to have to vote for very highly intelligent people, Some with average intelligence can do a fine job and maybe better.
2007-03-26 20:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But, if Bush left the Republican party and joined the Democrat party, the IQs of both parties would increase.
2007-03-26 19:14:01 · answer #10 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋