Question
The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators.
Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.
Representatives and Senators both serve 6 year terms.
Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.
Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.
Representatives and Senators both serve 6 year terms.
Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.
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It looks like you are providing a series of statements about the U.S. legislative system. Here’s a breakdown addressing the accuracy of each statement:
1. **The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators.**
- **True.** The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, allowed for the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of each state, replacing the previous system where senators were chosen by state legislatures.
2. **Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.**
- **False.** While senators must be at least 30 years old, representatives must be at least 25 years old.
3. **Representatives and Senators both serve 6 year terms.**
- **False.** Senators serve 6-year terms, while representatives serve 2-year terms.
4. **Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.**
- **True.** Lobbyists often provide specialized knowledge and advocate on behalf of various organizations, businesses, and interest groups, influencing legislation and policy decisions.
If you have other statements or questions about the legislative process or related topics, feel free to ask!
1. **The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators.**
- **True.** The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, allowed for the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of each state, replacing the previous system where senators were chosen by state legislatures.
2. **Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.**
- **False.** While senators must be at least 30 years old, representatives must be at least 25 years old.
3. **Representatives and Senators both serve 6 year terms.**
- **False.** Senators serve 6-year terms, while representatives serve 2-year terms.
4. **Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.**
- **True.** Lobbyists often provide specialized knowledge and advocate on behalf of various organizations, businesses, and interest groups, influencing legislation and policy decisions.
If you have other statements or questions about the legislative process or related topics, feel free to ask!