The correct option is a.
To be elected president in the United States, one must be a natural-born citizen, at least thirty-five years old, and a permanent resident for at least fourteen years; other characteristics like religion or prior congress service are not requirements.
To be elected president, a citizen must have certain characteristics as outlined in the United States Constitution:
- Specifically, a person must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least thirty-five years old, and have been a permanent resident in the United States for at least fourteen years.
- Therefore, the correct answer to the question is A.) The citizen is at least 35 years old.
- The other options listed, such as being a former congressperson, a Christian, or a male, are not constitutional requirements for becoming the President of the United States.