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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@9C9L9F52yrs2Y
Yes, so long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and there is evidence of change.
@9LRJT4FNew Democratic12mos12MO
Seems like a case by case basis here, if someone stole something then fine but if they were violent then no
@92VSR2NNew Democratic3yrs3Y
if we had a better prison system and a rehabilitation system, then yes if they pass certain tests/exams
@92MK42KNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as Canada also does not deport someone who committed a crime and has finished serving their sentence.
Yes but only if they changed.
@8W56MJS4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the crime they have committed did not involve violence, finances or any abuse of power.
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not corporate crime or crime which would indicate corruption
@8V68XNS4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, sexual, or politically motivated
Yes, as long as the crime is not related to their public position.
@8QGMS3NNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depending on the crime itself
@8QFNSNFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is not a violent/sexual crime.
@8PKCW5H4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was pardoned or as long as it wasn’t a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime
@8PK8YRR4yrs4Y
depends on what crime was committed, how long ago it was, and if they served their full sentence
@8GKKMGP5yrs5Y
Just depends on the crime
@8DM8TJ55yrs5Y
As long as they have truly learned their lesson
I believe that if they used their political/social power to commit the crime, then no. If they use their privilege and influence to take advantage of people, they shouldn't be in government. But, if the crime was committed before running, then it is important to think critically about it. If we completely disallow it, then it would lessen the chance that an at-risk youth has of seeing themself represented in government. People of color are often convicted of crimes, and get longer sentences than white people.
@8V4XCK44yrs4Y
yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, did not commit the crime while in office, was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime and have been pardoned
@8GJQXTG5yrs5Y
Depends on the crime & the severity and if the person is trying to reform for numbers of years
@8FPF3PNNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Maybe, it depends on the crime.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony involving voluntary manslaughter, or sexual assault and/or non-marital rape
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime committed was not a violent and/or sexual felony.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the crime was not a felony of a violent and/or sexual nature.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and the original crime committed was not a violent and/or sexual felony
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of an extremely violent or sexual nature, and as long as they have finished serving their sentence
@83WFRPW5yrs5Y
Yes, unless the crime is severe
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of a violent or sexual nature and their sentence has already been served.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony of an extremely violent or sexual nature
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