The U.S. constitution does not prevent convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. States may prevent convicted felons candidates from holding statewide and local offices.
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Electoral District (2011):
Yes, as long as conviction is public knowledge.
@9F8Y2RL2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they show remorse for what they have done, and it is not dangerous or harmful to anyone
@962GV76Conservative3yrs3Y
It depends how severe the crime was.
@95DQ67S3yrs3Y
Why are they not in jail?
@92KW5623yrs3Y
@8YZNJG43yrs3Y
Yes, If they've served their sentence and have been proven to no longer be a danger to society
@8VJVNDV4yrs4Y
No no no …. Come on is this even seriously considered. Please, use intelligence!
@8PBLDKRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depends how severe the crime was
@9C2536N2yrs2Y
Depends on what they did and what the crime was.
@99KLG4D2yrs2Y
Yes, but it depends on the severity of the crime, and it must not be committed while in office
@98RL6GM2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as the crime theyve been convicted of commiting was either a false convictment, or was not a felondy of violence, finalical, or sexual.
Yes, after a long amount of time since their crime passes (and as long as they do not commit more crimes within that time) As long as the crime is not related to homicide or sexual assault.
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