Requirements to Serve in Congress – Minimum Age Discussion

Requirements to Serve in Congress – Minimum Age Discussion

There is a “Minimum Age” requirement for both the House of Representatives (25 years old) and the Senate (30 years old). Discuss what you think about this minimum age requirement: Is it good or bad? Should it be changed? Also consider: Should there be a “Maximum Age” requirement (meaning: people would not be able to serve in Government past a certain age) and why? Beyond an “Age requirement”, what other requirements would you add in order form someone to be able to serve in Congress (Provide at least two examples)?