Question

True False
Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.


The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators.


Representatives and Senators both serve 6 year terms.


Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.

Answer 1

Here's the evaluation of each statement:

1. **Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.** - **True**
Lobbyists often have specialized knowledge about specific issues and represent the interests of various groups, providing information and expertise to lawmakers.

2. **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 popular vote, rather than being chosen by state legislatures.

3. **Representatives and Senators both serve 6 year terms.** - **False**
Representatives serve 2-year terms, while Senators serve 6-year terms.

4. **Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.** - **False**
Senators must be at least 30 years old, but Representatives must be at least 25 years old.

So the overall answers would be:
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False