The Constitution. Qualifications To Be President What is the MINIMUM age for a President of the USA?

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The Constitution

Qualifications To Be President What is the MINIMUM age for a President of the USA?

Qualifications To Be President How long is one term for a President?

Qualifications To Be President Where MUST a person be born to be President?

Large States vs. Small States Think about representation. What is one conflict that might happen between large and small states (in population)?

Large States vs. Small States Should all states have the same number of representatives? Example: a large state and a small state have 3 representatives. Is that fair?

Large States vs. Small States How do you make a compromise?

Large States vs. Small States How many representatives are there in the Senate?

Large States vs. Small States What is the term of a senator? (# of years)

Large States vs. Small States What is a term of a representative in the House of Representatives?