What is the constitutional age requirement for the President?

• A. 30 years old
• B. 40 years old
• C. 35 years old
• D. 25 years old

Answer: (C)

The President must be at least 35 years old. This minimum age is set in the Constitution (Article II, Section 1) to ensure a certain level of maturity and experience for the nation's highest office. In addition to age, the candidate must be a natural-born citizen and have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. Because the question asks for the constitutional age requirement, the key figure is the minimum age—35. Options below that age don’t meet the requirement, while a higher age (like 40) does meet it too, but 35 is the threshold.