USA HISTORY

CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (1992 2013)

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

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Which one is NOT a formal qualification to be President of the United States?

(A) born a US citizen

(B) at least 35 years old

(C) a resident of the US at least 14 years

(D) ** a college degree

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The Constitution lists only three qualifications for the Presidency-the President must be at least 35 years of age, be a natural born citizen, and must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

Concept note-2: -What are the qualifications for election as President? Ans. According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.