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Can I become a politician if I have no drug charges?

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Yes. You can run for office on a state, local or federal level.

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I want to be a politician, what subjects do I need to read?

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You do not need to read anything in particular, just try to stay up to date with the current laws and events of your country and community.

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Can I enter into Indian politics with a B. Tech degree?

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You can enter Indian politics without any basic educational qualification. You do need to be an Indian citizen.

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How easy is it to be a politician and corrupt?

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That's a difficult question. People are drawn to the power a politician holds. Power tends to corrupt. So often, politicians begin to use their own power for their own gains. It's an unfortunate reality.

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Are local governments just a waste of time?

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Not at all! Local government can be extremely influential on day-to-day life. Depending on where you live, you may find local government has more of an impact on you than state or federal government.

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How do I learn housing laws?

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Studying law is probably the most effective way to do that.

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What are the best resources (websites, books, etc.) to learn about modern day politics?

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Websites would be your best bet, but the exact website you should use would depend on the type of information you wanted to find. If you want to stay up to date on modern politics, you should find a variety of trustworthy news sources (3-5) and check them daily. (Do some research online to make sure that your chosen sources are credible. Some credible sources include the Washington Post, New York Times, and AP News.)

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Can I run for mayor in a different country?

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You could, but generally you are required to be a citizen of that country to run for office.

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Can I become a politician even if I have autism?

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Certainly. No mental condition can prevent you from running for public office.

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I'm French and American and I seek to become an American politician and a French politician. I advocate right wing ideology. Do you think its feasible to be a prominent politician in both countries?

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No. You can only run for public office in the country of your citizenship. Dual citizenship may void you from nomination, check the Constitution or legal rules for your country.

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I know nothing about politics; from where do I start?

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I would suggest using the site Isidewith.com. It will ask you several questions and place you on a plane depending on your answers.

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Do I have to live in the same state to run for senator?

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Yes, in the United States, the Constitution mandates that senators live in the state that they represent.

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