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None. that would be illegal.

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Q: What states ban atheists from holding public office?
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What qualifications for holding any public office is forbidden?

No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.


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Yes. There are no religious requirements for holding public office in the United States. In fact it would be illegal to deny someone public office on the basis of religion of lack thereof.


What cannot be used as a requirement for holding federal office?

A certain religious belief. Article VI, paragraph 3, of the US Constitution states (in part): "...no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."


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The answer is "it depends". The states constitution may or may not impose restrictions for anyone with a Felony Conviction from holding public office. You would need to check your states constitution for specific details. Some states permit people to hold office if the conviction was more than 10 or 20 years prior. Also, some states specifically prohibit anyone from holding public office if they were convicted of a "crime which involves deceit, misappropriation of resources or breach of fiduciary responsibilites. Check your states constitution for the rules regarding your state or local area.


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The United States Constitution states that a religious test shall never be required when it comes to holding office. This is found in Article VI, paragraph 3.


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Can an atheist be denied the rights to hold federal office?

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What public public service or public office does Barack Obama have?

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