SS.7.CG.2.7 Knowledge Check

If the Florida Governor not be able to fulfill their term limit, who is next in the Florida line of succession?

• Commissioner of Education

• Lieutenant Governor

• Florida Senator

• Florida Representative

Which document states the qualifications needed to run for national public office?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Florida Constitution

Which document states the qualifications needed to run for state public office?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Florida Constitution

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be a "natural born citizen"; be at least 35 years of age; and have lived in the United States for 14 years.

• President

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Cabinet Members

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be at least 30 years of age; have been a U.S. citizen for nine years; and live in the state from which he or she is chosen.

• Governor

• U.S. Senator

• U.S. Representative

• Florida Senator

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be at least 25 years of age; have been a U.S. citizen for seven years; and live in the state from which he or she is chosen.

• Governor

• U.S. Senator

• U.S. Representative

• Florida Representative

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be at least 30 years old and have been a resident of Florida for seven years.

• Governor

• Florida Senator

• Florida Representative

• President

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Qualifications to hold this office differ from place to place. There are almost always residence requirements but usually no specific age requirements. Term limits may be in place.

• National Office

• State Office

• Local Office

Which candidate meets the constitutional requirements for becoming Governor of Florida?

• Eileen was born in Ireland, is 32 years old, is a naturalized citizen, and has lived in Florida for 20 years.

• James was born in Florida, is 27 years old, and has lived in Florida his whole life.

• Amy was born in New York, is 45 years old, and has lived in Florida for five years.

• Steven was born in Massachusetts, is 28 years old, and has lived in Florida for six years.

The chart below lists the constitutional requirements for serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives

• Be 21 years old

• ?

• Live in the district of Florida represented

Which constitutional requirement completes the chart?

• Be a natural born citizen

• Have lived in the United States for 14 years

• Have been a resident of Florida for two years

• Have previously served in local government