Independent Writing – The prerequisites for a political position

Should there be prerequisites for someone to occupy a democratically-elected political position? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.  Write at least 300 words. 

 

Here is some useful vocabulary:

• alderman or councilor
• to be politically-minded or politically-conscious
• to run for a position
• to be biased
• to have a solid academic background
• to have a clean record
• not to have a shady past