Identify the Constitutional Qualifications Required to Hold State and National Office

Which is one constitutional requirement to be eligible to be elected as President of the United States? (SS.7.CG.2.7)

• a resident for at least 20 years

• previous government service

• a member of a political party

• at least 35 years of age

Which question completes this list? (SS.7.CG.2.7)

• Which state is the candidate a resident of?

• Does the candidate have a college degree?

• Does the candidate have a political background?

• Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is the candidate a veteran of?

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

After serving two terms in the US Senate, Edgardo decides to run for Governor of Florida. Edgardo's opponent claims he is not qualified to serve as Governor.

Which of these could be a valid reason Edgardo is not qualified?

• Edgardo is not 40 years old.

• Edgardo has been Governor too recently.

• Edgardo does not reside in Florida.

• Edgardo has a criminal record.

Lillian is 30 and was born and raised in Florida. She has always dreamt of being president one day. She was a class president, student-body president, and even runs a local political group in her neighborhood. 

Which public office(s) is Lillian eligible to hold?

• 1. U.S. Senate

• 2. U.S. President

• 2. U.S House of Representative

• None of these

Which of the following is not one of the requirements being a member of the US House of Representatives:

• Must be at least 25 years of age.

• Must reside in the state in which they are elected.

• Must have been a citizen of the US for at least seven years

• Must be a natural born citizen.

In order to be a member of the House of Representatives you must be 25 years of age. In order to be Senator you must be 30 years of age. How old must you be to be president?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35

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 Senator/Representative

• FL Governor

• U.S. Representative

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