To serve as Georgia's governor, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:
- Be at least 30 years old
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Georgia for at least six years immediately preceding the election
Based on these qualifications, let's evaluate each option:
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A 55-year-old retired U.S. serviceman who has lived in Georgia for five years - Does not meet the residency requirement (5 years < 6 years).
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A 29-year-old businessman who was born in Georgia and has served four years as a Georgia senator - Does not meet the age requirement (29 < 30).
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A 35-year-old lawyer who moved to Georgia last year and opened a law office in downtown Atlanta - Does not meet the residency requirement (1 year < 6 years).
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A 40-year-old immigrant to the U.S. who has lived in Georgia ten years and attained U.S. citizenship twenty years ago - Meets all requirements (age 40 ≥ 30, U.S. citizen, residency 10 years ≥ 6 years).
The person who meets the qualifications to serve as Georgia’s governor is the 40-year-old immigrant to the U.S. who has lived in Georgia for ten years and attained U.S. citizenship twenty years ago.