U.S. Presidential Candidate Requirements

The video tutorial explores the requirements to run as a presidential candidate in the U.S. It covers constitutional requirements such as being a natural-born citizen, age, and residency, as well as the 22nd Amendment's term limits. It also discusses extra constitutional requirements like political experience, highlighting common backgrounds of candidates and exceptions like Donald Trump. The importance of fundraising in campaigns is emphasized, with examples of past candidates' fundraising efforts.

What are the two main categories of requirements for running as a presidential candidate in the U.S.?

• Constitutional and financial requirements

• Constitutional and extra-constitutional requirements

• Legal and educational requirements

• Political and social requirements

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional requirement for a U.S. presidential candidate?

• Being a natural-born citizen

• Being at least 35 years old

• Having lived in the U.S. for 14 years

• Having served in the military

What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. president can serve according to the 22nd Amendment?

• One term

• Two terms

• Three terms

• Four terms

Which of the following is considered an extra-constitutional requirement for presidential candidates?

• Military service

• Political experience

• Legal background

• Business ownership

From which political background do most successful presidential candidates come?

• Mayors of major cities

• State governors, vice presidents, or senators

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court justices

Which U.S. president is considered a political anomaly due to his lack of prior political experience?

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton

Why is political experience not the only factor in winning a presidential election?

• Because charisma is more important

• Because international relations are prioritized

• Because financial resources play a crucial role

• Because media coverage is the key

What is a significant factor in presidential campaigns besides political experience?

• Popularity in social media

• Support from foreign governments

• Ability to raise large sums of money

• Endorsements from celebrities

How much did Barack Obama raise for his 2012 presidential campaign?

• $250 million

• $150 million

• $200 million

• $100 million

What is a potential issue when using pre-2020 election data for campaign finance questions?

• Data might be outdated

• Data might not be finalized

• Data might be biased

• Data might be irrelevant