Political Parties and Qualifications for Office

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a person running for political office

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candidate

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an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies

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political party

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A political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help.

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Republican Party

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A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need

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Democratic

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Which of the following is a Constitutional requirement to run for Congress in the United States?
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at least 30 years of age,
U.S. permanent resident,
at least 25 years of age,
U.S. citizen

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U.S. citizen

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Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be president of the United States? Natural born U.S. citizen, at least 35 years of age, must reside in the U.S. for 30 years

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must reside in the U.S. for 30 years

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Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Senator of the United States: At least 30 years of age, Citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years, May reside in any state

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May reside in any state

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Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Representative in the House of Representatives?
At least 30 years of age, must reside in the state they wish to represent, A U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

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At least 30 years of age

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Which of the following IS NOT TRUE of the office of U.S. SENATOR? A senator is limited to three terms in office, A term of office is six years, There are no term limits on a U.S. Senator

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A senator is limited to three terms in office

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Which of the following IS NOT TRUE of the office of a member of the House of Representatives? A term of office is for two years, There are no term limits on a member of the House, They are limited to 4 terms

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They are limited to 4 terms