Topics Age restrictions on head of state

Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.

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Description

Most commonly establishes the minimum age that an individual must have attained before assuming the office of head of state. In some cases may also provide a maximum age.

Categories

Executive

Keywords

king; monarch; president; queen

Survey Questions

  • What is the minimum age limit for becoming the head of state?