Evaluating Candidates for Political Office

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

The following are requirements for which political office?

At least 25 years old

US citizen for 7 years

Live in the state they represent

• U.S. House of Representatives

• U.S. Senator

• FL Legislator

• President

The following are requirements for which political office?

At least 30 years old

US citizen for 9 years

Live in the state they represent

• President

• U.S. Senator

• U.S. Representative

• FL Senator

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

• U.S. permanent resident

• be at least 25 years old

• be at least 30 years old

• be a US Citizen

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?

• Laura has never owned land in Florida

• Laura is not a Florida resident

• Laura is not yet 40 years old

• Laura has never voted

The newspaper headline above describes a government process.

Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?

• Richards is a homeowner.

• Richards is a party leader

• Richards has less political experience than his opponent.

• Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.

The poster below is from a recent election

Doug is pro-immigration!

Doug is pro-military!

Vote for Doug

Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

• Doug is running for judge

• Doug is running for mayor

• Doug is running for president

• Doug is running for city council

Benchmark: 2.9  Complexity: DOK 1 
 
Which is NOT a constitutional requirement to run for President?

• U.S. permanent resident
• 35 years old
• Natural Citizen
• College degree

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• You have no previous political experience
• You are not a natural-born citizen
• You are not a lawyer
• You are too young

The scenario below involves the qualifications to become president.---------------------------You decide to run in the next presidential election. You are a 42 year-old college graduate. You were born in Canada, but you became a U.S. citizen at age 18.  You volunteer frequently in your community. You ask your friend if you would be qualified to run for president, and your friend says you would not be qualified.---------------------------Why is your friend correct?

• You have no previous political experience.
• You are not a natural-born citizen.
• You are not a lawyer.  
• You are too young.