Video:What Are the Requirements to be a Representative?
with Robert LongleyLearn all about the requirements to be a representative and what it takes to become one in the United States government. Here, facts about the requirements to be a representative.See Transcript
Transcript:What Are the Requirements to be a Representative?
Who Are the Representatives?
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of Congress, and it currently counts 435 men and women among its members. House members are popularly elected by constituents in their home states and represent specific geographic districts within the state, serving only two-year terms.Basic Requirements to Be a Representative
According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, House members must be: at least 25 years of age. a citizen of the United States for at least seven years prior to election, and a resident of the state he or she is chosen to represent.Thanks for watching. To learn more, visit About.com
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