True or False

Question

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. Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests.

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each statement individually:

1. The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators. - True. The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913, allows for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the voters of the states.

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

3. Representatives and Senators both must be 30 years or older. - False. U.S. Senators must be at least 30 years old, but U.S. Representatives must be at least 25 years old.

4. Lobbyists provide valuable expertise and advocate for various interests. - True. Lobbyists often have specialized knowledge on certain issues and represent the interests of various groups to lawmakers.

So, the overall evaluation is:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True