Legislative Branch Requirements to Serve

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What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the legislative branch?

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The minimum age requirement to serve in the legislative branch is 25 years old for the House of Representatives and 30 years old for the Senate.

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What is the minimum number of years of citizenship required to serve in the legislative branch?

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7 years.

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What is the minimum residency requirement to serve in the legislative branch?

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The minimum residency requirement to serve in the legislative branch is typically being a resident of the state for a certain number of years, which varies by state.

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True or False: A person must be a registered voter to serve in the legislative branch.

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False

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True or False: A person must have a college degree to serve in the legislative branch.

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false

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True or False: A person must be a member of a political party to serve in the legislative branch.

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False

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True or False: A person must have previous experience in government to serve in the legislative branch.

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False

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What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

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2 years

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What is the term length for a member of the Senate?

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6 years

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True or False: There are term limits for members of the legislative branch.

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True