if i were a naturalized citizen can i run for congress? why?
538552
You can run for any office, save the Presidency. That is one of the perks for being an American citizen
978106
In other words, should be amend the Constitution to eliminate the "natural born" requirement?\n\nLet's break it down. First, I think that anyone born of two US citizens should be allowed to run for president, even if they were born overseas. So, those whose citizen-parents were on vacation, or serving or traveling overseas, should not be precluded.\n\nAs to those who are born of non-citizens, if they are born in the US (regardless of where they are raised), then they are eligble, under the 14th Amendment. But if they are born overseas, regardless of where they are raised, they are not.  Personally, I think that where someone is raised is more important than the first few minutes of their life. And the risk (if any) arises from their beliefs and personality, not the geography they happened to be in before they were able to speak or walk.\n\nThen again, history has shown that simply being born in the US certainly doesn't make someone competent to be President, even if they happen to be legally qualified to run.
958484
If you decide to become a citizen, you will have plenty of time to learn and make up your mind. They are political groups, the republicans tend to favor big government spending going into their own pockets. The Democrats are pretty much for the same thing but not as good at it, and they do throw the voters a bone now and then.
1101309
You don't have to be a citizen to join the military, but you do have to be a legal resident.  The best thing to do is talk to the visa section at the American Consulate in what ever country you live.\n\nThe first soldier killed in Iraq was not an undocumented alien.  \n\nLOS ANGELES — One of the first U.S. servicemen killed in combat in Iraq was not a citizen of the country for which he sacrificed his life.\n\nLance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez, 22, a rifleman with the Marines, died in a firefight March 21 near Umm Qasr. \n\nBorn in Guatemala, Gutierrez held permanent U.S. resident status, which he obtained in 1999. \n\n\nThere have been several legal aliens killed in Iraq which were given citizenship after they were killed.
796822
35 years of age to run, and you have to be a native-born U.S. Citizen.  This means you have to be born EITHER 1) In the United States or 2) to U.S. citizen parents (anywhere)
1135767
In order to work for the US government, you must be a US citizen.
349940
US Constitution section 1 article 2 states:\nNo person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty-five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.\n\nYou don't have to be born in the U.S. or on U.S. soil, or your parents be on vacation, they just need to be U.S. citizens at the time of your birth and have you in the country before they become citizens of another.
297528
Because this country was founded as a place for everyone to have the oppurtunity to have whatever they want if they work hard to get it.  Not to mention, this country would not be here if not for immigrants.  I am not saying if I agree or disagree, but I think that IF there were a highly qualified immigrant, he or she deserves just as much of a shot at it as anyone else.\n\nHowever, they'd have to be a rich immigrant, because you have to have tons of money to even run....even for one of the minor parties.\n\nBut, if I am not mistaken, at the present time, the law says that an immigrant may NOT run for president.  They can run for Senate, House of Representatives, or Governor in most states though.
162459
Naturalization is basically the only option you have to legitimately become a US citizen if neither of your parents had US citizenship. After approximately 5 years of living in the United States you can begin the naturalization process, which involves passing a test on history and government and literally writing one simple sentence in English.\n\nI suggest you read more on this at both Wikipedia and USCIS. (links below)\n\nGood luck!
294045
US Constitution Article 1, Section 2 lists requirements.\n\nBasically, 25 years of age, and seven years a citizen.\n\nTo become a rep get involved locally, probably with one of the parties. Establish contacts, who know of your ambition.
90263
To become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America, the following oath is required.\n\nNaturalization Oath of Allegiance\nto the United States of America\n\nOath:\n\n"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."
189404
No. As long as you are loyal to the country, willing to bear arms for it, possess a good moral character, and know the basic history, and civic of the country, you can apply for the naturalization.
644923
Apply for citizenship.
302117
You don't have to be a citizen to join the army.  You do, however, have to be in this country legally.  It could be an idea to try to supplement our armed forces this way.  Though you could run into a language barrier problem
967910
No, I believe you must obtain a green card, but they are fairly easy to obtain if you wish in enlisting in the military, especially now.  You won't be able to accept a commission until you are a citizen, but you can enlist given you can pass a background check, medical, etc.
237967
Your English isn't very clear.  I know that now if you get married, you get deported...because the U.S.A. would recognize that you were not a legal resident.\n\nThe question that you have is very hypothetical, because it depends on what the congress' new "rule of inmigration" is.
731660
You don't "join" Congress, you get elected.  Age 25 for the House of Representatives, 30 for the Senate.