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Why Can a Convicted Felon Run for U.S. President?

Why Can a Convicted Felon Run for U.S. President?

BrainStuff

November 5, 20248m 0s

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Show Notes

State laws can prevent people convicted of crimes from voting, so why do federal laws let them run for president? Learn why it's actually a good thing, and when people can be barred from federal office, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/criminal-conviction-bar-running-for-president.htm

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