How old did the Constitution mandate a presidential candidate to be?
35 years old
30 years old
40 years old
No age limit
Answer
To be eligible to become President of the United States, a candidate must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen of the United States, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years. The 35-year-old age requirement was set by the framers of the Constitution to ensure that the President would be sufficiently mature and experienced to lead the country.
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