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There is no legal requirement for any previous experience of any kind. From a practical standpoint, it is very unlikely that a person with no political base or previous party ties could win the nomination unless he is a famous war hero like Grant and Eisenhower.
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Do a president have to have prior experience the become a president?
There is no specific experience that is legally required to be a US President. However, in order to be nominated by a major party and be elected , the candidate must convince the people that he can do a better job than the opposing candidates and to do that takes some kind of experience.
Did have a job Woodrow Wilson hold before entering politics?
Woodrow Wilson was a scholar and President of Princeton University (NJ) prior entering politics.
Did Richard M. Nixon have any experience in politics?
Yes. Prior to being elected President in 1968, Richard Nixons' 1st political campaign was in 1946 where he won the election to the House of Representatives. That was followed by election to the Senate (1950) and selection as Vice-President (1953-61)
Does our current US president have the least experience of all presidents?
If you're asking about political experience, not at all. President Obama was an Illinois State Senator and US Senator prior to his election as President. Abraham Lincoln, by contrast, had no experience at the Federal level. US Grant had never held office prior to his election. There are numerous other examples.
What was Jefferson's occupation prior to politics's?
Thomas Jefferson's occupation prior to politics, was thaat, He was a lawyer
What type of experience is required prior to becoming a registered nurse?
You will need experience as a CNA or a LPN before you can become a Registered Nurse. After getting the experience, you will need to pass the program.
What is mitt Romney job experience?
Prior to running for president 2012, Mitt Romney was the Governor of Massachusetts.
Use intricate in a sentence?
I am using the word intricate in a sentence.
What prior political and leadership experience has John McCain had that makes him qualified to be the next president?
He is currently the governor of alabama.
What type of internship is required for modeling?
An internship is not required to get into modeling. Agencies sign and train new, inexperienced models all the time so no prior experience is necessary.
Does the president have to have prior government experience before being elected to the presidency?
No- there are no requirements concerning the experience of the President. In fact, Taylor, Grant, Hoover , Eisenhower, and maybe others, held no elected offices before becoming president
What was John F. Kennedy job prior to being president?
Kennedy served in the US Senate before becoming president. Before entering US politics, he worked for the US military service.
