Question

1. which of the following is the only constitutional qualification that is the same for both u.s. senators and u.s. representatives?

○ they must be citizen of the u.s. for the past seven years.
○ they must turn thirty years of age by time they are sworn in.
○ they must live in the state they will represent.
○ they must be natural - born citizens.

Explanation:

• For U.S. senators: Need to be 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and live in the representing state.
• For U.S. representatives: Need to be 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and live in the representing state.
• The other options: "They must be citizen of the U.S. for the past seven years" (rep requirement, not sen); "They must turn thirty years of age by time they are sworn in" (sen requirement, not rep); "They must be natural - born citizens" is a presidential requirement, not for congress members. So "They must live in the state they will represent" is the common constitutional qualification.

Answer:

They must live in the state they will represent.