What do you have to major in college to become a U.S. Senator?
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There is no prerequisite for Senator.  You do not even have to go to college.  For Senate you only have to be over 21, a US citizen (native or naturalized), and a resident of the state you want to represent for either four or seven years.  See Article 1 of the Constitution.
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If I were you, I would study accounting or finance. I majored in history and now applying to law schools. I've been out of school for two years. The only thing I got is general knowledge. Especially if you don't want to do grad. school, then study business. It's more practical and can open doors to major companies. You can always minor in Political Science. Good luck.
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At a minimum you need to have born a US citizen (not naturalised) and be at least 35 years old at the time of taking the oath of office. However, on past performance, you need to be a member of one of the two major parties, preferably the Republicans as they have had the better record of getting their candidates elected since, discounting Washington, no independent or lesser party candidate has ever won the Presidency, the nearest to doing so was Theodore Roosevelt who was runner-up to Woodrow Wilson in 1912 with 29% of the vote beating the Republican incumbent, Taft, into third place. However Roosevelt led a breakaway splinter party from the Republicans and had the distinct advantage of having been President before.\n\nIt is useful to have held some form of elective office, preferably a governorship of a southern state, judging by recent elections, and it would help if you were an incumbent in that post at the time of your election. You might also be a member of Congress although they have not got a particularly good record in becoming President unless they become Vice-President first. Only two incumbent US Senators, Warren Harding in 1920 and John F.Kennedy in 1960, have been elected to the Presidency (although Truman, Johnson & Nixon became President after being Vice-President) and the last US Representative to be elected President was James Garfield in 1880 (although Gerald Ford spent most of his career in the House befrore becoming Vice-President in 1973).\n\nYou should aim to be in the ideological centre of your chosen party since those emerging from either left- or right-field, although they may get nominated, tend not to get elected (viz. Goldwater in 1964 & McGovern in 1972). There are obvious exceptions such as Ronald Reagan but he had an extraordinary journey from being a New Deal Democrat and when in office he was not as extreme as his critics like to depict him.\n\nYou should at the very least have a college degree, usually in a liberal humanities subject, preferably at an Ivy League school. The first six Presidents shared the same alma mater, William and Mary College, although no President has studied there since. Although Yale did not produce a President until William Howard Taft in 1909 there has been a flurry of Presidents from that school in recent times comprising Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton and both Bushes who are either graduates of the main university or the law school (Hillary Clinton is also a Yale Law School alumna). You should also begin your career as a lawyer, the chosen occupation of the majority of the inhabitants of the White House as well as those who have taken up politics since the time of the Revolution.\n\nYou should be conventionally married with reasonably functional children. Although extra-marital affairs have not been a disbarment to the Presidency, especially in recent times (think of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson and Clinton- Cleveland even owned up to fathering an illegitimate child) you should aim to stay married. Only one bachelor, James Buchanan, the last President before the outbreak of the Civil War, has been elected President and only one divorcee, Ronald Reagan, although he had remarried\nlong before he contested the Presidency. A messy divorce probably cost Nelson Rockefeller his party's nomination to be President.\n\nWhile wealth is an advantage coming from a poor background is not a disqualifying factor: Lincoln, Hoover, Truman, Eisenhower, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Clinton were all brought up in straitened circumstances whereas inherited wealth proved to be a distinct handicap for both Nelson Rockefeller and Edward Kennedy when coupled with perceived flaws of character when they sought the Presidency.\n\nIt also is a distinct advantage to have been related to a President. Although FDR would have probably have succeeded in any event there is no doubt that his political career was greatly aided by his surname. Even someone who was brought up in comparative obscurity
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There really is no SPECIFIC form. You just write or call the Senator and tell them what you are concerned about.\nThere are specific staff members that do deal with specific issues (foreign policy, domestic policy, problems with government services) but there is no specific form.\n\nIf you want to know who your senator is, visit this website. If you do not know which state you live in,\nask Answers and someone will help you figure that out.\n\nhttp://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
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Finance, general business administration, economics, marketing are some good choices. There isn't a specific major required to be a broker, although you need a college degree typically to get a job in a firm. Firms usually hire young people into training programs and give you lots of training. You also study and take a license test so you can sell securities.
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well...I have a bachelor's in political science, and work in a hospital pharmacy if that tells you anything....If you want a job in politics, you have to go to grad school if you want to do anything substantial or make good money.  I am in law school right now...the want ads I see the most in the paper are all for accounting....if you can do that without dying of boredom....maybe that would be a good future for you?
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Senators are elected by popular vote by the people of the state they represent.  Each Senator holds office for a six-year term.  Except in rare cases where a Senate seat has become vacant mid-term (because of a death or resignation), a state does not have elections for both seats in the same year.
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A major in PoliSci is a jumping off point to a career in government and law. It's relationship is that of any other social study in that it prepares the student in a study that concerns itself with human activity.
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1) Get a college degree in law or in political science.  \n2) Get involved in campus conservative activities.  \n3) Do volunteer work for local conservative organizations and/or the Republican Party.
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Phillips Exeter is a very, very exclusive school. My guess is that your grades alone won't be enough. But perhaps with your extracurricular activities, you might be eligible. And it helps if you know your senator personally.
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In the U.S., most law schools will tell you that you need a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, then most states require a juris doctor from an accredited law school before taking the bar exam. Law School is usually three years, but there are four year part-time programs as well. Each state's requirements are different.\n\nGo to college and get a degree in an field that interests you. Don't do Poli-Sci or Criminal Justice just because you want to be a lawyer, unless that is what you are really interested in. Then decide where you want to practice and determine what the requirements are for that area. Go to a law school that meets the requirements for the area, but choose the school that meets your needs. Harvard will get you a great paying job when you graduate, but most of us couldn't get in, state schools are generally pretty good, will get you average jobs and won't cost a fortune.\n\nCheck out the source link, it is the best source of info on law school.\n\nGood luck!
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it is the minimum age of a US Senator
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First and foremost a college degree is a must.  What you decided to major in should deal with something related to international relations, a foreign language, international economics, political science, etc.  A bachelors degree is usually a requirement.  Advanced degrees increase your chances or being hired and increase your pay grade level.  Beyond the education of a university, I would say that international experience is also a must.  This can include living in a another country or studying abroad.  Try to enjoy another country as a native would, and not as a tourist.  The U.S. Dept. of State's website is a great start to a possible career as a foreign service officer or whatever is your heart's desire.  Check http://careers.state.gov/, it seems to be a very knowledgeable website on this matter.  I believe it even has a step-by-step listing of "To Do's"... such as requirements, studying for the Foreign Service test, etc.  Hope this helps and best of luck!
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An undergrad in anything, althought a lot of people do think that a major in politics is an asset. Major in what you like, do well, and get a high LSAT score ( above 160), and you'll be set to go.
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No you don't have to have a degree in it to keep up with current affairs or politics. Just take some courses and keep studying on your own. Watch C-SPAN, CNN, Fox, and public broadcasting stations. Just read widely and you will do fine.
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First, you need to need a bachelor's degree (or undergraduate degree).  Then need to get accepted into law school  (graduate degree).  You'll spend a total of 6 to 8 years past your high school diploma.\n\nMost law students have an undergraduate degree in Pre-Law, History, Criminal Justice, or Political Science; however, this isn't necessary to get excepted into law school.
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you need to complete school and write an entrance exam for admission to law school and then four years of study in the law college make you a lawyer.