U.S. Citizenship Civics TestSystem of GovernmentMedium
A civics test applicant is asked about the minimum age requirement to be eligible to serve as a U.S. Representative. What is the correct minimum age?
- A25 years old
- B30 years old
- C21 years old
- D35 years old
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 25 years old
Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution sets the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives, including a minimum age of 25 years old. They must also be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years and an inhabitant of the state they represent.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. 30 years old is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. Senator.
- C. 21 is not a constitutional age requirement for federal office.
- D. 35 years old is the minimum age requirement for the President and Vice President.
U.S. Representative Age Requirement
The minimum age a person must be to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- 25 years old (Article I, Section 2).
- Must also be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.
- Must be an inhabitant of the state they represent.
Memory trick: House, Senate, President: 25, 30, 35, it's a climb!