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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@9F8Y2RL2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they show remorse for what they have done, and it is not dangerous or harmful to anyone
@92KW5623yrs3Y
@8YWKVKX3yrs3Y
@8XD2GYJ3yrs3Y
@8X7YSQS3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they have learned from the experience and genuinely want to make a beneficial difference in the lives of a country's citizens.
depending on covicted crime. extend of crime does participant have the means to convict crime into the office, what are politicians intentions, is he known to be trustworthy.
@8TVH4L64yrs4Y
Yes, as long as this information is disclosed prior and publicly accessible to all voting parties
@8TGZNRT4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and fully disclose it to the public.
@8QDPHF74yrs4Y
Only if it is not a serious crime
@99KLG4D2yrs2Y
Yes, but it depends on the severity of the crime, and it must not be committed while in office
Yes, the crime would have to be something that does not include felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and could not have been committed while in office, and they should not be under any type of investigation at the time of running. I propose a board that would measure the severity.
@8DLHVMS5yrs5Y
No, and Justin Trudeau should be removed from office.
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