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

Explanation:

The U.S. Constitution requires both senators and representatives to be U.S. citizens. For representatives, they must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent. For senators, they must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and an inhabitant of the state they represent. The common - requirement is being a U.S. citizen. Among the given options, being a U.S. citizen for a certain period is the relevant common constitutional qualification.

Answer:

They must be citizen of the U.S. for the past seven years.