Pathway to Capitol Hill: Understanding Congressional Eligibility

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to become a member of the United States Senate?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 21 years

How many years of citizenship are required for an individual to be eligible for election to the House of Representatives?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

• 12 years

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to become a member of the United States House of Representatives?

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

• 30 years

Which of the following is a qualification for Senate membership?

• Must live in the state at the time of the election

• Must have a law degree

• Must have previously held public office

• Must be a natural-born citizen

Before being elected, a senatorial candidate must have been a citizen of the United States for at least how many years?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

• 14 years

What is the residency requirement for a person to be eligible to become a member of the United States Senate?

• Must reside in the United States for at least 10 years

• Must reside in the state they wish to represent at the time of the election

• Must reside in any U.S. state for at least 5 years

• No residency requirement

To be eligible for election to the House of Representatives, a candidate must be a resident of:

• The district they wish to represent

• Any district within the state

• The state they wish to represent

• The United States

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for membership in the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must have been a citizen for at least 7 years

• Must be an inhabitant of the state they represent

• Must hold a bachelor's degree

A senatorial candidate must be an inhabitant of the state they wish to represent:

• At the time of their election

• For at least 5 years prior to their election

• Since birth

• There is no such requirement

Which of the following is a requirement for both Senate and House membership?

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have been a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years

• Must be an inhabitant of the state they represent

• Must have a law degree