Must The President Be Born In The USA? The issue on whether or not the President of the USA must be born in the USA has been very heated argument, especially now that we are exceptionally close to the 2016 President elections. Some of the candidates have strong opinions on this topic. Republican candidate Donald Trump says, “ You can’t have a nominee who’s going to be subject to being thrown out as the nominee.” He was pointing out the fact that although Ted Cruz’s mother was born in the U.S but his father was born in Canada, and Ted Cruz was born in Canada. The argument of those that support the statement that people must be born in the US, is that in the Article 2 of the constitution states “No person except a natural born citizen shall …show more content…
My opinion is that if a child is not born but is brought to the United States at a young age, maybe 15 years old or younger, then they too should have a chance to be president of the country in which they were raised in for most of their life. I believe that if a child is brought at a young age, by the time they are old enough to be president, 35 years old, then they have grown up in the culture of the United States and they have been living here for most of their lives, that it is almost like they were born in the U.S. On the other hand if the child was brought to the United States later on in life then they might not appreciate the United States as much, because they might have been brought to the United States by their parents, and they might have a hard time going against their home country in times like war. I also agree with the fact that the term “natural born citizen” is very ambiguous. A child that is born within the borders of the US is obviously a natural born citizen, but it could also mean someone with American parents, regardless of not being born in the U.S is American. This term is very vague and since the Supreme Court has not ruled on a specific definition, I believe that it can be interpreted in different
Should the President of the United States have to be born on United States soil?
“The archaic constitutional requirement that the president must be a natural-born citizen should be replaced with a condition that a candidate should be a U.S. citizen for at least twenty years before election to the presidency (or vice presidency)” (page 104). It is unfair that there can be “thirty thousand foreign-born Americans serving in the armed forces of the United States, many risking life and limb in trouble spots around the world” and “more than seven hundred foreign-born Americans have won the Medal of Honor for their valor” but they can never be considered for presidency (page 105). I would think that these brave people would be more worthy of presidency than the millions of native countrymen who have never put their life at risk for the sake of our country. All Americans should have the opportunity to serve as president. TRANSITION SENTENCE
In addition to the 22nd amendment being repealed, there have been several talks about also allowing foreign born to run for president. According to the USA Today, polls aren't showing favor for putting someone born in a foreign country in the top position as the President of the United States (Kasindorf, Martin, 2004) Also, according to the polls taken on USA Today 31% were for such an amendment, and 67% were against it (Kasindorf, Martin). It is said that while mentioning
The "natural born" clause in the constitution is unfair. The United States is, and originated as a nation of immigrants. The whole reason that this restriction was made in the first place was that the Framers worried that a foreign born president may be more involved in bettering their birth nation's relations with the United States than actually acting as Commander in Chief. As suggested by Erin Montgomery, "Many immigration officials also say immigrants always have emotional ties to the country of their birth…" The article continued on to say that as a nation founded by immigrants, who are we to judge that other immigrants are not suitable fits for President?
The banker was frantic. A large mob was gathering outside his bank and the people were clamoring for their money. The banker called the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis and warned that unless this "mad run" were stopped, he would soon be out of currency. With the bank nearly two-hundred miles from
This amendment gives "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
¨I need more money¨, as my brother yelled as I was walking into his dorm room to visit him. He looked aggravated and tired while he was surrounded by papers on his bed that looked like bills. The next five hours were spent trying to make a plan for the next three years to pay for him to go to college. In the United States, college athletes should be paid for playing because they should get a reward they are putting their lives life in danger, and itś a way to pay for college.
There have been millions of people that are immigrants who try to become a citizen, in the United States. As far as they can become citizens, is as far of American history knowledge they have. The Naturalization Civics Test makes a person become a citizen a bit more easy. The Naturalization Civics Test is important, because even if you get 6 answers correct on the test, you still have a fifty percent chance to pass. The question was intended to be harder and more difficult to answer but became easier, if you study your history it’s an easy pass.
Many pregnant immigrant women are illegally coming into the country just to have their babies. These women get free medical attention for themselves and the baby. This is costing the U.S. millions of dollars every year.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws (http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Amend.html ).
The Birthright Citizenship Amendment is one that has caused controversy. Should a person that is born in the US, regardless of whether the parents were here temporarily, or illegally be considered an American citizen? The 14th Amendment states “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the States wherein they reside”, ( Spalding, 2010). The interpretation of this amendment has caused the controversy.
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” (U.S. Constitution 14th amendment). There are only a few ways one can become a U.S.
Become a citizen of one of the best nations in the world is a privilege that not many people have. I’m talking about the United States of America. If you are an U.S natural born citizen you have rights and responsibilities that protect you based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S Constitution. People who are in the position to become U.S. citizens gain the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship as natural born American with the only restriction that they can’t be eligible for President of the United States.
Many benefits go along with the requirements given to the candidates and voters. In fact, before a candidate can become president, he or she says a presidential oath. The Presidential Oath goes: “I do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States ,and will to the best of my ability to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States” (“American Presidency”). Many requirements exist for the eligibility of President of the United States. Three main requirements exist to become eligible for the position. The first requirement to gain eligibility for President of the United States includes the need of a Native-Born United States Citizen. Congress often questions this
According to the fourteenth amendment website the fourteenth amendment “is currently misinterpreted to give citizenship to children born in the United States of illegal alien parents. These children, via their birthright citizenship, act as anchor babies and can, upon reaching the age of majority, facilitate bringing their extended family into the US in order to obtain citizenship. Although some experts believe that a Constitutional amendment would be necessary to remedy the misinterpretation, many believe that Congressional action would be sufficient and is urgently warranted.” Not until later was it seen “With illegal aliens who are unlawfully in the United States, their native country has a claim of allegiance on the child. Thus, the completeness of their allegiance to the United States is impaired, which therefore precludes automatic citizenship” (Fourteen Amendment). This was basically a warning for immigrants stating they are responsible for their child and they would not become legal just because they were born in the United States and they would both be claimed by their native land. For example, if a woman from Mexico was to come to the United States illegally, at 8 months pregnant, and have her baby they would not just become legal citizens.