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Based on the formal qualifications listed in the Constitution, which of the following individuals would NOT be eligible to serve as President of the United States?

Question 9 options:

A 45-year-old naturalized citizen who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years

A 35-year-old born in the U.S. who has lived in the country for 14 years

A 36-year-old born abroad to U.S. citizen parents who has lived in the U.S. for 14 years

A 40-year-old born in the U.S. who has lived in the country for 20 years

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To be eligible to serve as President of the United States, an individual must meet the following qualifications according to the U.S. Constitution:

  1. Be at least 35 years old.
  2. Be a natural-born citizen of the United States.
  3. Have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

Now, let's analyze the individuals listed in your question:

  1. A 45-year-old naturalized citizen who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years: Not eligible due to being a naturalized citizen instead of a natural-born citizen.

  2. A 35-year-old born in the U.S. who has lived in the country for 14 years: Eligible as they meet all three criteria.

  3. A 36-year-old born abroad to U.S. citizen parents who has lived in the U.S. for 14 years: Eligible as they qualify as a natural-born citizen due to being born to U.S. citizen parents.

  4. A 40-year-old born in the U.S. who has lived in the country for 20 years: Eligible as they meet all qualifications.

Based on this analysis, the individual who would NOT be eligible to serve as President of the United States is the first option: A 45-year-old naturalized citizen who has lived in the U.S. for 30 years.