John Quincy has been a citizen of the United states for 8 years. He is 27 years old. If John decides to run for congress, whhat are his options?
a. He can run for the Senate, but not the House.
b. He can't run for the House or the Senate for at least one more year.
c. He can run for the House, but not the Senate.
d. He won't ever be qualified to run for the Senate.
Senator Dodd of Illinois was elected in 1998. If he decides to run again when his term expires, in what year will the term election occur?
a. 2002
b. 2004
c. 2005
d. 2006
2007-04-17 06:30:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
According to the Constitution one must be 25 to run for the house and 30 to run for the Senate.
According to the Constitution a Senator's term is 6 years.
Do the math in both cases and you will have your answer.
2007-04-17 06:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On question 1, I don't think that his being a citizen for eight years is relevant with the exception that he could not hold the position of Speaker of the House because there is a line of Ascension to the Presidency. I do believe though there is a minimum age, but not 100% sure of that or what the specific age limit is. On question 2, I assume this is an old test since it is now 2007 but anyhow, the Senate is elected to six year terms while the House (Congressmen) is elected to two year terms.
2007-04-17 13:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.
2007-04-17 13:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋