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According to the U.S. Constitution, which of the following people would be eligible to run for U.S. president? Ella, 47 years old, born and lived all her life in Tennessee Samuel, 22 years old, born and lived all his life in Florida Marnie, 33 years old, a naturalized citizen from Germany Joseph, 55 years old, a naturalized citizen from Costa Rica

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Ella, 47 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

To be president, you must be at least 35 years old, which crosses out Samuel and Marnie. You also must be a natural born citizen and a resident for 14 years, which crosses out Joseph, leaving Ella as the only one eligible.

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