Question

according to the requirements of the constitution, which of the following offices can only be held by a natural-born citizen that has lived in the united states for 14 years?

u.s. senate
u.s. president
u.s. house of representatives
u.s. supreme court justice

Explanation:

Identify constitutional requirements

Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the United States Constitution outlines the eligibility requirements for the office of the President. It states that a candidate must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

Compare with other offices

• U.S. Senate: Must be at least 30 years old, a citizen for at least 9 years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent.
• U.S. House of Representatives: Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for at least 7 years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent.
• U.S. Supreme Court Justice: The Constitution does not specify any formal age, citizenship, or residency requirements for Supreme Court Justices.

Answer:

• U.S. Senate
• U.S. President (Correct answer)
• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Supreme Court Justice