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WorksheetsSS.7.C.2.9
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 39mins
Based on the information in the chart, why might a voter who values knowledge of government think Mitch Mac is considered more qualified for political office than Sadie?
Sadie is actually more qualified
His political experience
His experience as a Florida resident
His business experience
Read the qualifications below and then answer the following question.
-30 years of age
-Naturalized 7 years ago
-Resident of Florida
Would this person be eligible to run for United States Senate?
Yes, because the only requirement for being in the Senate is being at least 30 years old
No, because the person must have been born in the United States
Yes, because the person has met all the minimum requirements for being a Senator
No, because they must be a citizen for 9 years
The campaign posters in the image are for two candidates running for OCPS school board (the group that makes decisions for our school district).
According to the posters, what is a reason Simone could be considered more qualified than Anabel for the school board?
her time as an elected official
her role as a parent
her college degree
her experience in education
What is the least biased source for information about a candidate?
Debates
Political Ads
Public Record
Opposing Candidate
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
Florida State Representative
U.S. Representative
Florida Governor
U.S. Senator
Following World War II, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, leader of the US and Allied military effort, was elected president, despite having little political experience.
Why may have voters considered Eisenhower to be qualified for president?
Voters favored his knowledge of the law and how he would apply it fairly.
Voters favored his lack of political experience which would make him less corrupt.
Voters favored his business experience in hopes it would strengthen the economy.
Voters favored his military leadership to be a strong qualification.
The following are requirements for which political office?
At least 35 years old
Natural born citizen
Lived in US for 14 years
FL State Senator
US President
FL Governor
US Senator
What is the best way for a voter to find out about what a candidate's goals and beliefs are?
Listen to a debate
Read their platform
Watch political ads
Learn what college they attended
After watching a political ad, a voter should...
Believe everything the candidate is saying
Ignore it because everything is a lie
Understand it is biased and do more research
Share it on social media, even if they don't agree
Bob has served as a US Representative from California for 4 years. He decides to move to Florida and run for the FL House of Representatives the next year. Would Bob be allowed to campaign?
Yes, because he has enough political experience
No, because he has not been a Florida resident for long enough
No, because he has never owned land in Florida
Yes, because he is 21 years old
