What are the informal qualifications for being US president?

Answer 1

1) experience in government or high military rank

2) ability to raise large amounts of money.

3) political beliefs- be a fit for a major party

4) personal characteristics- mental stability- no "skeletons in the closet", charisma

5) skill in debating and in fielding leading questions from reporters.

So far all US president shave been men. Most held a degree from an Institution of Higher Education, often in law. Most have been white, protestant Christians of British heritage. All but one was married .

Answer 2

Besides the Constitutional requirements to run for the office of President of the United States, other qualities are expected by many voters. A person should have political and governmental experience. Political experience allows the person to form political alliances necessary to work within the system. A candidate needs large amounts of money to campaign. Most voters seem to expect a candidate to be able to compromise on the issues. Compromise is important in dealing with Congress and getting laws enacted that support the President's agenda. Many voters think family values are important in a candidate. Other personal traits, like religion and conservative v liberal ideas, are also important qualification that some voters expect in a candidate.

Answer 3

1) experience in government or high military rank

2) ability to raise large amounts of money.

3) political beliefs- be a fit for a major party

4) personal characteristics- mental stability- no "skeletons in the closet", charisma

5) skill in debating and in fielding leading questions from reporters.

Answer 4

1) experience in government or high military rank

2) ability to raise large amounts of money.

3) political beliefs- be a fit for a major party

4) personal characteristics- mental stability- no "skeletons in the closet", charisma

5) skill in debating and in fielding leading questions from reporters.

Answer 5

You have to have been born in the United States and be 35 years old.

Answer 6

There are no informal qualifications to be President. The qualifications are formally set down in writing, and approved by the people of the US.