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Which statement is NOT true about the eligibility requirements for the House of Representatives and the Senate?
  1. The eligibility requirements are enumerated in Article I of the U.S. Constitution.
  2. To be eligible for the House of Representatives or the Senate, a person must have been a United States citizen for at least 7 years.
  3. The eligibility requirements for the House of Representatives are different from the requirements for the Senate.
  4. To be eligible for the Senate, a person must be at least 35 years old.
  5. To be eligible for the House of Representatives, a person must be at least 25 years old.
Explanation
Answer: B. The statement that is NOT true about the eligibility requirements for the House of Representatives and the Senate is that to be eligible a person must have been a United States citizen for at least 7 years. The eligibility requirements for the House of Representatives and Senate are different. Article I, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution states that a person must have been a United States citizen for at least 9 years to be eligible for the Senate, while Article I, Section 2 provides a 7 year citizenship requirement for the House of Representatives.
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