Title
The American Presidency, the 2008 Election, and the Constitution's Natural Born Citizenship Proviso
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2008
Abstract
The following discussion describes the historical context of the natural born citizenship clause; explores some of the issues the proviso raises in contemporary American society, particularly its impact on Senator McCain and future presidential hopefuls; and offers a brief reflection on why the United States needs to amend Article II to eliminate natural born citizenship as a qualification for the presidency and vice presidency.
Recommended Citation
Sarah Helene Duggin & Mary Beth Collins, The American Presidency, the 2008 Election, and the Constitution's Natural Born Citizenship Proviso, KRAKOWSKIE STUDIA MIEDZYNARODOWE, no. 5, 2008, at 55.