U.S. Presidential Eligibility Requirements

The video explains the three official requirements to become the President of the United States: residing in the U.S. for at least 14 years, being at least 35 years old, and being a natural-born citizen. Historical examples, such as Herbert Hoover and John F. Kennedy, illustrate these points. The video also touches on the financial demands of presidential campaigns.

What is the total number of official requirements to become the President of the United States?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

How many years must a presidential candidate have lived in the United States?

• 16 years

• 10 years

• 14 years

• 12 years

Which president tested the residency requirement by moving back to the U.S. only 11 years before his election?

• John F. Kennedy

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• William McKinley

What is the minimum age required to run for President of the United States?

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

• 45 years

Who was the youngest person to become President of the United States?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• William Jennings Bryan

Who was the youngest elected President of the United States?

• John F. Kennedy

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• William Jennings Bryan

What is the third requirement to become President of the United States?

• Being a natural-born citizen

• Having a college degree

• Owning property

• Serving in the military

Which candidate was born in Canada but considered eligible to run for President?

• John McCain

• George Washington

• Ted Cruz

• Barack Obama

Where was John McCain born, making his eligibility for presidency a topic of discussion?

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Panama

• Mexico

What is one of the major expenses in a presidential campaign?

• Purchasing a car

• Buying a house

• Travel expenses

• Hiring a personal chef