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Arkansas Granny

(31,542 posts) Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:04 PM Jan 2021

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Just what are the requirements for elected officials in this country?

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Just what are the requirements for elected officials in this country? (Original Post) Arkansas Granny Jan 2021 OP

Money Srkdqltr Jan 2021 #1

At the very LEAST they should have to pass a Civics/Government exam Siwsan Jan 2021 #2

A criminal background check might also be good. Arkansas Granny Jan 2021 #3

It's just startling that most entry level jobs have higher job requirements Siwsan Jan 2021 #4

Srkdqltr

(6,379 posts)

1. Money

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:07 PM

Jan 2021

Siwsan

(26,324 posts)

2. At the very LEAST they should have to pass a Civics/Government exam

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:28 PM

Jan 2021

Especially if they are someone who didn't even graduate from high school!?!?!?! I mean, DAMN!!

Oh, and agree to release their taxes.

Arkansas Granny

(31,542 posts)

3. A criminal background check might also be good.

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:51 PM

Jan 2021

Siwsan

(26,324 posts)

4. It's just startling that most entry level jobs have higher job requirements

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 29, 2021, 01:55 PM

Jan 2021

And there are tests to prove the applicant actually has the skills for the job.

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