Naturalized American Citizens and the Presidency - Why Immigrants should be allowed to run for the American Presidency?

Luv Jawahrani

doi:10.18535/ijsrm/v9i10.ps01

Abstract

The United States of America is undoubtedly the world's most powerful economic and military powerhouse. This position enables political leaders in the United States to have a profound and decisive impact on world affairs as well as domestic affairs – as a result of the presidential system in the United States, the person elected is responsible for the fates of hundreds of millions of their fellow citizens based on their leadership abilities, personality, and determination. On the other hand, the position of President may only be held by a single person for a maximum of two four-year terms and only by a person who was born in the country, according to the United States Constitution. This prevents a significant number of people, particularly first-generation naturalized immigrants, from gaining access to the highest levels of government. Intimately connected to the ideals of democracy, which are regarded as one of the defining characteristics of the American country, are the American people. Therefore, the validity of that specific constitutional record has been questioned for many years since it severely restricts the rights of certain citizens.

Highlights

The United States Constitution guarantees a three-tiered distribution of authority
That federal government is in charge of the country's military and economic policies, among other things, and it is led by the President of the United States of America
Debates over the constitutional provision known as Article Two – which states that only a natural-born citizen may be elected President of the United States – have raged for generations

Summary

Introduction

The United States Constitution guarantees a three-tiered distribution of authority. According to the Constitution, the legislative branch is represented by Congress, the President represents the administrative branch, and the Supreme Court represents the judicial branch. Debates over the constitutional provision known as Article Two – which states that only a natural-born citizen may be elected President of the United States – have raged for generations. Article Two of the Constitution outlines the qualifications for becoming President of the United States, including being a natural-born citizen and a citizen of the United States.

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