4. requirements for government offices
1. explain why age, citizenship, and residency requirements exist for members of congress.
2. compare the requirements of a representative and a senator.
3. explain how supreme court justices are selected and why they serve lifetime terms.
4. why do you think the constitution sets higher requirements for president than for members of congress

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### Sub - Question 1
# Brief Explanations:
Age, citizenship, and residency requirements for members of Congress exist to ensure that representatives have the necessary experience, connection to the constituency, and commitment to the country. For example, age requirements ensure maturity, citizenship ensures allegiance to the US, and residency ensures knowledge of the district's needs.
# Answer:
Age, citizenship, and residency requirements for members of Congress exist to ensure representatives have the necessary experience, allegiance to the US, and knowledge of their district's needs.

### Sub - Question 2
# Brief Explanations:
A Representative must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen for at least 7 years, and live in the state they represent. A Senator must be at least 30 years old, a US citizen for at least 9 years, and live in the state they represent. Senators have stricter age and citizenship requirements and represent the whole state, while Representatives represent a district.
# Answer:
- Representative: At least 25 years old, US citizen for ≥7 years, resident of the state and district.
- Senator: At least 30 years old, US citizen for ≥9 years, resident of the state.
- Senators represent the whole state, have stricter age/citizenship requirements.

### Sub - Question 3
# Brief Explanations:
Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. They serve lifetime terms to ensure judicial independence from political pressures, as they can make decisions without fear of losing their job due to unpopular rulings.
# Answer:
Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. They serve lifetime terms to ensure judicial independence from political influence.

### Sub - Question 4
# Brief Explanations:
The President has more power (executive power, commander - in - chief) and represents the whole nation. Higher requirements (e.g., natural - born citizen, 35 years old, 14 - year residency) ensure the President has the maturity, experience, and strong connection to the US to handle this broad - reaching role, unlike Congress members who represent smaller constituencies.
# Answer:
The President has broad executive power (e.g., commander - in - chief, national representation). Higher requirements (natural - born, 35, 14 - year residency) ensure they have the maturity, experience, and strong US ties to handle this role.

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