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Worklife with Adam Grant

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Qualifications and Democracy: A Complex Debate

This chapter examines the lack of formal qualifications required for U.S. political office, questioning the historical context and implications of this absence. It contrasts the initially exclusive criteria for eligibility with modern discussions around meritocracy, term limits, and campaign finance reform. The chapter highlights contemporary issues and the reluctance to amend the Constitution, despite increasing public advocacy for necessary changes.

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