Evaluating Candidates

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

The following are requirements for which political office?

At least 30 years old

US citizen for 9 years

Live in the state they represent

• President

• U.S. Senator

• U.S. Representative

• FL Senator

The following are requirements for which political office?

At least 25 years old

US citizen for 7 years

Live in the state they represent

• U.S. House of Representatives

• U.S. Senator

• FL Legislator

• President

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

This is an example of a ______.

• political ad

• political office

• name calling

• political party

Benchmark: 2.9  Complexity: DOK 1 
 
Which is NOT a constitutional requirement to run for President?

• U.S. permanent resident
• 35 years old
• Natural Citizen
• College degree

What type of citizenship must you have in order to qualify to run for the Presidency?

• Natural Born

• Naturalized

• None

• Any

Why is Maria the more qualified candidate?

• Her age

• Her beliefs/platforms

• Her experience

• Her family

What is the minimum age to run for Florida Congress (FL Senator/FL Representative)

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 30

Which political party believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Socialist Party

• Libertarian Party