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About Michael Troy
Expertise
I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.

Experience
Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.

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Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).

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Washington Post
Washington Times

Education/Credentials
J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).

Awards and Honors
LBJ Fellow
Truman Scholar

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Expert: Michael Troy - 10/5/2008

Question
i have a project and its about the qualifications of being president and i need
some information that can help me on my project i need information on how
people are against these qualifications...???

Answer
Hi Laura,

The qualification for President are spelled out in the Constitution. A president must be at least 35 years old, a resident of the US for at least 14 years, and be a natural born citizen. The one that usually gets the most criticism is the last one, since it prevents otherwise qualified people form running simply by accident of birth. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (born in Austria) is a good example of this.

I hope this helps!
- Mike

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