Presidential Eligibility Requirements

This video originally aired on Sunday, July 23, 2000.

About This Video

A proposed amendment to the Constitution to allow a foreign-born person who has been a citizen for 20 years to run for president.

Discussion Questions

  1. What is the topic of hearing?
  2. What does it mean to be a natural born citizen? Why did John Jay believe that it was necessary to allow only natural born citizens to run for president?
  3. Should the United States Constitution be amended to allow foreign born citizens who have been citizens for twenty years to run for the presidency?

Keywords

Amendments, Debate, EXECUTIVE, Philosophy and Background, President, Values

Related Subjects/Topics

  • The President
  • Campaigns and Elections
  • Congressional Committees
  • U.S. Constitution
  • U.S. House of Representatives

Speakers

  • U.S. Representatives