Which of the following describes the qualifications for members of the House of Representatives?

• A. 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of the state they represent
• B. 35 years old, natural-born citizen, resident of the state they represent
• C. 25 years old, citizen of the United States for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent
• D. 21 years old, citizen for 5 years, resident of the state they represent

Answer: (C)

Eligibility to serve in the House is based on three requirements: you must be at least 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and live in the state you will represent. The choice that lists 25 years old, seven years of citizenship, and residing in the state fits these criteria exactly. The other options mix rules that apply to other offices (for example, 30 years old and nine years as a citizen are Senate rules; 35 years old and being a natural-born citizen is for the President). So this option correctly describes the House qualifications.