Being the president of the United States is a very responsible matter, and a person who meets certain criteria, including being very intelligent, can get to this post. At least, this is what is commonly believed in society. But did all US presidents have a high IQ? And which of them was the smartest? And whose abilities correspond to the average statistical indicator of an ordinary American?Despite the fact that the dispute about how to really effectively measure human intelligence still persists, a more optimal option than testing for the "intelligence quotient" has not yet been invented.Estimated IQ scores of US presidents, each of whom was in power at one time, were published in 2006 in the journal Political Psychology based on research by University of California professor Dean Simonton. Of course, it is quite difficult to reliably "measure intelligence" or its lack in presidents, and especially those who have already died. But the professor made evaluations on the basis of personal qualities described in biographies, which indicated a higher intellectual development than the average level of intelligence, such as "inventive", "complex", "artistic", "wise", and "perceptive". So the results are as follows.So the most intelligent president of the United States was John Adams, who was the second in this position and was in power from 1797 to 1801. His IQ is 173. He studied law at Harvard and was an early supporter of the movement for the independence of the United States from the British. Adams is remembered for his diplomatic skills, including the fact that he negotiated a number of peace agreements to avoid war with France.Second on the list of the smartest presidents was Thomas Jefferson, with an IQ of 160. Although he had problems with oratory, according to White House records, he was an American founding father, serving from 1801 to 1809. As a staunch advocate of rights, Jefferson was opposed to a strong centralized government. But one of his first initiatives as president was the abolition of the unpopular whiskey tax.The 35th president John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who did not stay in office for 3 years after he was assassinated in 1963, is considered the third among the smartest politicians. His IQ was determined at 158. Kennedy was remembered as president for his successful fiscal programs, which greatly contributed to the economy, and his significant contribution to the improvement of civil rights.The fourth most intelligent among the presidents was Bill Clinton, his IQ was estimated at 156. He came to power in 1992 and stayed in office until 2001. Clinton is remembered for his mediation efforts that contributed to peace in Ireland and the Balkans. But, of course, we will also remember him for the high-profile sex scandal with Monica Lewinsky, a 22-year-old White House intern.The five most intelligent presidents are closed by James Madison, one of the fathers of the Constitution, who had an IQ of 155.But George W. Bush has the lowest IQ, he was estimated at 91 points. According to the professor's conclusion, the intelligence of the 43rd president does not differ from the level of the average American. Of course, this study is missing the indicators of at least 3 presidents - Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden, which would possibly change the ranking of the smartest or least smart politicians.

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Which president is the smartest and which is less educated? IQ rating of US presidents

Presidential elections in the United States of America take place once every four years and arouse great interest abroad because the president of the USA rules the most powerful country in the world. Issues of war and peace, international trade, climate change, and so on depending on his actions.No less attention is paid to the life of the head of state after the end of his presidency. And if you think that the retired ex-president calmly sips tea with a book, then you are wrong. Since then, the life of such a person becomes full of rules and restrictions. And he can only dream of an ordinary vacation with his family, children, and grandchildren. Why the life of the ex-president of the USA often resembles a golden cage - read in our article.Following the No-Drive ruleFormer presidents are prohibited from using public roads. Most likely, it became a ban after George Bush admitted in an interview that he had been driving on public roads for 25 years. Although this rule was followed by all previous presidents before him. And this is the non-drive safety rule that was adopted after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.Receive secret deliveriesPerhaps one of the former presidents would like to secretly order something at home or surprise a loved one in this way. But he is not allowed to do it! And secret service agents always find out about it! Because they check any delivery to the ex-president. The inspection takes place in a separate room away from it. So that nothing could be found that could harm the former high-ranking official. This rule arose in 2018 after Clinton and Obama began receiving strange packages.&nbsp;Can't buy a new gadgetThe ex-president can't just walk into the Apple Store and buy the latest iPhone. Before buying a phone, he needs to get permission from the Secret Service. Interestingly, Donald Trump violated this rule and his mobile devices were constantly hacked.Not having health benefits, unless they qualifyIf presidents have served only one term and have not held another federal office after that term, they are not eligible for medical benefits. Even after leaving the White House, former presidents remain public figures who also possess classified information. Therefore, their every step must be approved by the secret service and they must necessarily comply with such prohibitions. Therefore, the ex-president's pension is not at all a vacation somewhere near the sea with grandchildren, but a really responsible business.Did you know about these restrictions, which are given to an individual politician after he has served as the president of the United States?

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Which president is the smartest and which is less educated? IQ rating of US presidents

The ex-president of the USA is forbidden to drive a car on road! What other rules should a retired politician follow?

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