Question

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1. the four individuals below are thinking of running for the office of u.s. senator from florida.

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which of these candidates is qualified to become a u.s. senator?
a. joe black
c. roberto mendez
b. juan fuentes
d. marisol sanchez

Explanation:

To determine eligibility for U.S. Senator, the requirements are: at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• Joe Black: 26 years old (too young), so ineligible.
• Juan Fuentes: Lived in U.S. for 4 years (needs 9 years of citizenship), ineligible.
• Roberto Mendez: Lived in Florida for 2 years (needs to be a state resident, unclear on citizenship duration, and age 29 (too young)), ineligible.
• Marisol Sanchez: Born in Miami (U.S. citizen by birth), 35 years old (meets age), and a Florida resident (meets state residency), so eligible.

Answer:

D. Marisol Sanchez