Topic 2, Lesson 3: Careers in Government

Topic 2, Lesson 3: Careers in Government!

Directions: Record the Main Takeaways in your notes and any other information you consider vital. Be prepared to respond to prompts and multiple choice question throughout lesson. Rewards will be given.

​Lesson Essential Q.

What is the difference between an appointed and an elected official? What qualifications are required to run for federal and state offices?

How can you participate in your community?

Unit Essential Q.

Essential Questions

Key Vocabulary

• public servant

• appointed

• elected official

• canvass

• qualification

Public service: who works for the government? (53-54)

• About how many people work for the federal, state, and local governments? What are some of these groups?

• What is the difference between an elected and appointed official? Which make up more of the public servants?

• Provide some examples of appointed government officials (SCOTUS and federal judges .

• Provide some examples of elected government officials.

main takeaways

• Around 24 million people work for the government. Most are appointed or hired/chosen by other officials. Some are elected or voted for by the people.

• Appointed officials include firefighters, teachers, postal workers, federal judges, etc.

• Elected officials include the president, Congress, sheriffs, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE! (copy)
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS

QUALIFICATIONS FOR STATE OFFICE! (copy)

Multiple Choice

What are the qualifications for a person to be eligible to run for President of the United States?

• Be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.

• Be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 40 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for at least 20 years.

• Be a naturalized citizen of the United States, be at least 25 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for at least 10 years.

• Be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 30 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for at least 12 years.

Multiple Choice

How old must a person be to run for President?

• 18

• 35

• 25

• 40

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of years a person must have been a resident in the United States to be eligible to run for President?

• 20 years

• 5 years

• 14 years

• 10 years

Multiple Choice

How old must a person be to run for Senator?

• 18

• 25

• 30

• 40

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of years a person must have been a resident in the state they wish to represent to be eligible to run for Senator?

• 12 years

• 3 years

• 9 years

• 5 years

Multiple Choice

What are the qualifications for a person to be eligible to run for the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• Must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

• Must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

Multiple Choice

How old must a person be to run for the House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 30 years old

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of years a person must have been a resident in the state they wish to represent to be eligible to run for the House of Representatives?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 7 years

Multiple Choice

What is a requirement of anyone who runs for the office of the President of the United States?

• He or she is at least 30 years old.

• He or she is a native-born citizen.

• He or she has a college degree.

• He or she is a member of a major political party.

Multiple Choice

The following are requirements for which political office?

• At least 35 years old
• Natural born citizen
• Lived in US for 14 years

• President

• U.S. Senator

• FL Senator

• Vice President

Multiple Choice

The following are requirements for which political office?

At least 21 years old

Live in the district they will represent

Live in Florida for 2 years

• U.S. Senator

• FL Legislator

• FL Governor

• U.S. Representative

Multiple Select

The requirements to be a Florida Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Cabinet Member are...

Pick TWO

• At least 30 years old

• Lived in Florida for the last 7 years

• Lived in Florida for at least 10 years

• At least 25 years old

RUNNING FOR OFFICE (pg. 56-58)

• What is the first step if you are interested in running for office?

• Who oversees elections in most states?

• What others steps may be involved in this process?

• What is involved in the campaigning process?

main takeaways

• Running for office involves researching the necessary steps, filling out the appropriate paperwork, and sometimes even getting signatures to be placed on the ballot.

• The Secretary of state of Florida oversees elections in Florida.

• Campaigning involves spreading your message and seeking votes.