Legislative+Qualifications+&+Terms

Legislative branch holds the congress, which has the House of Representatives and Senate.
 * LEGISLATIVE QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS**

Youngest person in House of Representatives now is Patrick Murphy, 31 years of age and was elected in 2012.
 * House of Representatives:**
 * Holds 425 elected members.
 * Must be 25 years of age.
 * Must be United States citizen for at least seven years.
 * Resident of a state.
 * Serves two years terms.

Youngest person in the Senate now is Chris Murphy, 41 years of age and was elected in 2012.
 * Senate: **
 * Includes 100 members, two from each state.
 * Must be 30 years of age.
 * Must be United States citizen for at least nine years.
 * Resident of the state they represent.
 * Serve six year terms.
 * Elected by popular vote.



"The Legislative Branch." //The White House //. The White House, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.