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.
Yes, as long as the crime was not committed during office and the sentence is complete
@8HG3RKF4yrs4Y
If they have actually changed
@99GT84B1yr1Y
Yes, so long as 1) they have finished serving their sentence 2) the crime was not committed in the office 3) it was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime
if they have finsished their sentence and it was not commited in the office. also it cannot be a violent, financial or sexual crime.
@8J23FV24yrs4Y
No, if crime shows a negative and corrupted character
yes, but only if they have served their sentence and the crime was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.
No, unless the conviction was when they were under the age of 24, and was not a violent, sexual, felony or financial crime.
@9KWZK7X1mo1MO
Yes, provided sentence has been served and it was not a violent, sexual, or financial crime.
ADDITIONALLY:
In general, process and punishments for hiding/denying information that is relevant to the public (e.g. criminal history) should be incredibly punished and trigger immediate suspensions once the evidence exists. Transparency over perfection.
I couldn't do multiple choice but the first 3 boxes are important factors if someone who has been convicted of a crime should run for office
they should be able to as long as the crime isn't serious
such as treason,murder,terrorism or bank robbery
if the person in question committed the crime when they were younger
as long as it isn't serious then they should be able to run for office.
yes, as long as the crime was minor and properly looked into/ extra support behind the scenes to be more closely watched
Yes, depending on the crime, I believe they should be excused. (excluding severe cases like sexual misconduct, manslaughter, etc)
Yes, within limits. Those limits should be tougher for crimes at higher risk of occurring in their role (fraud, embezzlement) and for more egregious crimes (sexual assault, murder).
@9H7CPBW5mos5MO
Yes, as long as they have rehabilitated back into society and show no signs of commiting a crime again
@9GCGPFW6mos6MO
Disallow for severe crimes, and anyone under a current investigation should have to wait until proceedings conclude
@9FS974Z7mos7MO
Yes, as long as they have served their time and the offence is not one that would influence their ability
@9FR6STF7mos7MO
It depends on the crime. If it relates to violence, any form of felony or financial crime then they shouldn't be allowed.
@9FFQK5S7mos7MO
Yes Depending on the crime and whether they're likely to recommit crimes again.
@9F9CKTW8mos8MO
depending how large the crime is eg murder
No, but only if it is for a serious crime (not a minor infringement)
@9F8DGHT8mos8MO
as long as its not a severe crime
@9DZ667Q8mos8MO
The constitutional requirements are fine
not if is to do with sexual assult or money frud
Yes, as long as the usual back ground check will occur as well as them finishing their sentence and not murder
Yes, As long as is it wasn't a violent crime
yes, if the politician has finished their sentence and will use their experience for good.
@9CF463TLiberal Democrat11mos11MO
As long as it was over 10 years before and not a fraudulent charge
@9CDGCML11mos11MO
yes, only so long as they have finished their sentence and the crime was "Minor"
only if it was a minor conviction
Yes, the most qualified person should always have the right to run.
@9C67K6G11mos11MO
Depending how long ago they served in jail and the crime
@9BPGZD812mos12MO
Depending on the crime committed and have completed their sentence.
@9BPDFLY12mos12MO
If proven guilty for crime, no. If innocent and proven worth and name, yes.
@9BPBYRM12mos12MO
Yes, depending on the severity and nature of the crime as some criminal records are for minor or irrelevant offences.
Yes, after a decade of good behaviour with no major crimes committed.
@9BJ8NDZ1yr1Y
only if they have proven they're good and wouldn't do anything like that again, also depends on the crime.
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, or a general crime committed in office
As long as the crime was minor and not major
@99Z72SX1yr1Y
Yes but there should be minimal offence crimes
@99Z4Y5H1yr1Y
Yes, so long as they have finished serving their sentence, the crime was not committed in the office, and it was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime
@99Z6RC21yr1Y
As long as they have finished serving their sentence AND the crime was not committed while in office.
@99Z5M2K1yr1Y
No but should have a system of severity of what convictions
Depends on the nature of the offence and how long ago it was.
@99YLYKL1yr1Y
When you’re convicted, you should be rehabilitated. That’s the point of a justice system. So depending on the level of rehabilitation, the individual should get a second chance at life but most polis abuse there power and positions
@99YKJQF1yr1Y
As long as their crime is made public for others to know
No, probably. Usually we're not talking about irrelevant crimes here. The specific situatuon will matter, but if you have to ask...
@99X4VGT1yr1Y
Yes, as long as the crime wasn't extremely serious and/or done while in office
@99X45CM1yr1Y
if there crime is violent then yes
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