True False

Question

Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.

The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators.

Representatives and Senators both serve 6 year terms.

Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.

Answer 1

Here are the true or false evaluations for each statement:

1. Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older.
   False - Representatives must be at least 25 years old, while Senators must be at least 30 years old.

2. The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators.
   True - The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, established the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.

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

4. Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.
   True - Lobbyists often provide information and advocate for the interests of specific groups, businesses, or causes, contributing to the policymaking process.