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Legislative Branch

Question 4 • CA-Government Essentials (IS)

Read the passage.Foziah has wanted to run for the Senate since she became a US citizen seven years ago. She grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and knows how important it is to have a government that works for the people. At 26, she believes she has some great ideas and a lot to offer her adopted country. However, Foziah learns she cannot run for the US Senate at this time.

Answer
F
Foziah’s state already has one female senator.
F
Foziah’s state does not allow anyone under 40 to run for office.
T
To become a senator, you need to have been born in the United States.
T
To become a senator, you need to be at least 30 and have been a US citizen for at least nine years.

Explanation

A U.S. senator must be at least 30 years old and have been a U.S. citizen for at least nine years. Foziah is 26 and has been a citizen for seven years, so she does not meet either requirement yet. The correct choice is that senators must be at least 30 and citizens for at least nine years.

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