SSCG10a/b

What is the minimum age requirement for someone to become President of the United States according to the Constitution?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

Which of the following is a formal qualification for the President of the United States as listed in the Constitution?

• Must have a college degree

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have previous political experience

• Must speak more than one language

How long must a Presidential candidate have lived in the United States before they can run for office?

• 10 years

• 14 years

• 20 years

• There is no residency requirement

Which of the following is considered an informal qualification for President of the United States?

• Must be over 6 feet tall

• Must have military experience

• Must be a lawyer

• Must have political experience

Historically, what has been a common informal qualification for U.S. Presidents?

• Being left-handed

• Having a beard

• Holding a degree from an Ivy League university

• Being a Freemason

Which of the following is NOT a formal qualification for becoming President of the United States?

• Being at least 35 years old

• Residing in the U.S. for at least 14 years

• Winning a majority in the Electoral College

• Having a law degree

What citizenship requirement is listed in the U.S. Constitution for someone to become President?

• Must be a naturalized citizen

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have dual citizenship with another allied nation

• There is no citizenship requirement

Which of the following has been an informal qualification for many U.S. Presidents in the past?

• Being over 70 years old

• Having served as a state governor

• Having a background in business

• All of the above

What is the minimum number of years a Presidential candidate must have lived in the United States to meet the formal qualifications?

• 10

• 14

• 18

• There is no specific number of years

Which of the following is NOT considered an informal qualification for becoming President of the United States?

• Being charismatic

• Having a strong educational background

• Being born in a specific state

• Having experience in public service