Unit 5 Review

Which of the following correctly identifies a constitutional qualification to serve as president of the United States?

• at least 25 years old

• at least 30 years old

• at least 35 years old

• at least 40 years old

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

• U.S. permanent resident 

• at least 20 years old

• at least 30 years old

• U.S. citizen

• mayor

• governor

• U.S. president

• state legislator

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Steve, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Steve’s favor. 

Which statement is the best explanation for why Steve won the lawsuit?

• Laura has never owned land in Florida.

• Laura is not yet forty years old.

• Laura is not a Florida resident.

• Laura has never voted.

• The Florida Constitution requires candidates to be political party members.

• The Florida Constitution limits governors to two consecutive terms.

• The Florida Constitution requires a governor to be a state resident.

• The Florida Constitution limits candidates to one term.

Why must members of the Florida Legislature be residents of the district they are elected to represent?

• to guarantee responsibility for tax cuts 

• to ensure appropriate payment of taxes

• to promote familiarity with voter concerns 

• to guarantee strong voter registration rates 

• Candidate A is not old enough.

• Candidate A was not born in Florida.

• Candidate A does not have a law degree.

• Candidate A has not lived in Florida long enough.

• Representatives must be natural-born citizens.  

• Representatives must meet an age requirement.   

• Representatives must have limited terms in office. 

• Representatives must reside in the state they are elected to represent. 

• More experienced individuals in the Senate would serve as a check on the House.

• More time spent in the state would make senators more popular with citizens.

• Senators would be more likely to serve as representatives first.

• Senators would have more power than members of the House. 

Which action would most impact citizens at the state level? 

• Which action would most impact citizens at the state level? 

• voting for governor

• voting for president

• voting for mayor