ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL OFFICES
Office
Requirements
RepresentativeAt least 25 years old, a citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state he or she representsSenatorAt least 30 years old, a citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state he or she representsPresident and Vice PresidentAt least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, a U.S. resident for at least 14 years
Traits of Office Seekers
Most elected officials are older, white males and usually wealthier than the average citizen. In the last few decades, more women and minorities have taken office at the state and federal levels, but they hold office in disproportionately low numbers. Following the 2002 elections, for example, just sixty-two women served as members of the House. After the 2004 elections, only one African American served in the Senate. The homogeneity of officeholders does not reflect the diversity of the population of the United States.
UK used to own the US until 1776
They wanted each to be in charge so they faught for money and troops,and people.
"<span>male citizens could vote in the city assembly regardless of wealth" is generally true but there were notable exceptions to this. Women could not vote, however. </span>