Who was the oldest person at the start of their presidency?
Critical Analysis
Find answers to the following questions using the visual above, any links below, your big brain, and your knowledge of American government and politics:
According to the data from the visual above, up to this point, who was the oldest person at the beginning of their presidency?
According to the data from the visual above, up to this point, who was the youngest person at the beginning of their presidency?
Describe the trend in the age of presidents at the beginning of their term in office.
What do you think explains that trend?
If Harris wins the 2024 election, how old will she be at the end of her first term of office?
If Trump wins the 2024 election, how old will he be at the end of his next term of office?
The 22nd Amendment limits a president to two terms in office. If you wanted to amend the Constitution to allow presidents to serve more than 2 terms of office what two steps would you have to take?
How much do you think the age of the candidates will factor into the outcome of the 2024 presidential election?
According to the U.S. Constitution a person must be 35 years old to become president. When the founding fathers inked the Declaration of Independence in 1776 - the average life expectancy for an American was 35. Now, according to the CDC, that number is closer to 77. Explain whether the minimum age requirement of the president should be raised?
Explain whether you are more concerned about presidential age minimum or an age maximum.
Write and Discuss
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