Chief executives are required to possess informal qualifications. Voters expect political leaders to possess these traits. The majority of chief executives have backgrounds in business, law, or public service. Historically, most were white, male, and from the middle or upper class. However, there has been progress in representing a broader spectrum of the American population, particularly at the state and local levels. Almost all U.S. presidents are Protestant, and non-Protestant candidates face challenges winning the presidency.



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