To: President Donald Trump and The United States Senate
Minimum Presidential Qualifications
Pass legislation that requires all presidential candidates to meet a minimum qualification to be nominated to run. Implement a presidential exam requiring a basic understanding of both domestic and foreign policy, and governing principles. Mandate a minimum service requirement of 2 years of either government, or military service. Disqualify from nomination any candidate with pending litigation, criminal or civil.
Why is this important?
American voters have been disenfranchised due to the lack of qualifications required for presidential candidates. Had a minimum qualification requirement been enforced for the 2016 presidential election, a great many of the RNC and DNC candidates would have been disqualified. This would have opened up an opportunity for more qualified candidates, without the harmful effects of personal or professional litigation overshadowing the serious issues of this nation. When minimum qualifications are not met, the policy issues facing our country cannot be discussed on a proactive level, and it hurts our democracy.