SS.7.C.2.9/ Evaluate Candidates

Which of the following words best describes the meaning of "evaluate?"

• to correct

• to examine and then judge

• to represent

Which of the following is a Constitutional requirement to run for Congress in the United States?

• at least 30 years of age

• U.S. permanent resident

• at least 25 years of age

• U.S. citizen

What do you call the traits, experience and accomplishments that fit a candidate for some function or office?

• lobbyist

• qualification

• evaluate

• election

Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be president of the United States?

• Natural born U.S. citizen

• at least 35 years of age

• must reside in the U.S. for 30 years

Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Senator of the United States

• At least 30 years of age

• Citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years

• May reside in any state

Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Representative in the House of Representatives?

• At least 30 years of age

• must reside in the state they wish to represent

• A U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

Which of the following IS NOT TRUE about the office of the President of the United States?

• A presidential term is 4 years

• The office of President has no term limits

• The president may serve for two terms only or ten years

Which of the following IS NOT TRUE of the office of U.S. SENATOR?

• A senator is limited to three terms in office

• A term of office is six years

• There are no term limits on a U.S. Senator

Which of the following IS NOT TRUE of the office of a member of the House of Representatives?

• A term of office is for two years

• There are no term limits on a member of the House

• They are limited to 4 terms

Which of the following IS NOT a CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION that voters should consider when voting?

• A candidates political platform

• their voting record

• work experience

• education

• personal preferences in diet or clothing