2.7 Qualifications for Political Office

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to run for the office of President of the United States?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

How many years must a person have lived in the U.S. to be eligible to run for Vice President?

• 9 years

• 14 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

According to the U.S. Constitution, if the Vice President becomes President, what is the maximum number of years they can serve?

• 8 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 14 years

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to run for the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• 21 years old

Which of the following is a requirement for someone running for the U.S. Senate?

• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must live in the state they represent

• Must be born on U.S. soil

What is the term limit for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 4-year terms

• 6-year terms

• No term limits; they can serve an unlimited number of 2-year terms

• No term limits; they can serve an unlimited number of 4-year terms

What is the term limit for members of the U.S. Senate?

• 4-year terms

• 6-year terms

• No term limits; they can serve an unlimited number of 2-year terms

• No term limits; they can serve an unlimited number of 6-year terms

What is one of the qualifications for a person to run for Governor in Florida?

• Must be a resident of the state for at least 5 years

• Must be at least 30 years old

• Must have a college degree

• Must be at least 35 years old

Which position requires the candidate to be a U.S. citizen, live in the district they represent, be a state resident for at least 2 years, and be at least 21 years old?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• A member of the Florida House of Representatives

• A member of the Florida Senate

What is the Florida House of Representatives?

• The upper house of the Florida legislature

• The head of a state government

• The lower house of a state legislature

• A member of the upper house of a state legislature