SS.7.CG.2.7 Knowledge Check

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

If the Florida Governor not be able to fulfill their term limit, who is next in the Florida line of succession?

Commissioner of Education

Lieutenant Governor

Florida Senator

Florida Representative

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which document states the qualifications needed to run for national public office?

Declaration of Independence

U.S. Constitution

Bill of Rights

Florida Constitution

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which document states the qualifications needed to run for state public office?

Declaration of Independence

U.S. Constitution

Bill of Rights

Florida Constitution

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be a "natural born citizen"; be at least 35 years of age; and have lived in the United States for 14 years.

President

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

Cabinet Members

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be at least 30 years of age; have been a U.S. citizen for nine years; and live in the state from which he or she is chosen.

Governor

U.S. Senator

U.S. Representative

Florida Senator

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be at least 25 years of age; have been a U.S. citizen for seven years; and live in the state from which he or she is chosen.

Governor

U.S. Senator

U.S. Representative

Florida Representative

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Be at least 30 years old and have been a resident of Florida for seven years.

Governor

Florida Senator

Florida Representative

President

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What office are the qualifications below describing?

Qualifications to hold this office differ from place to place. There are almost always residence requirements but usually no specific age requirements. Term limits may be in place.

National Office

State Office

Local Office

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which candidate meets the constitutional requirements for becoming Governor of Florida?

Eileen was born in Ireland, is 32 years old, is a naturalized citizen, and has lived in Florida for 20 years.

James was born in Florida, is 27 years old, and has lived in Florida his whole life.

Amy was born in New York, is 45 years old, and has lived in Florida for five years.

Steven was born in Massachusetts, is 28 years old, and has lived in Florida for six years.

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

The chart below lists the constitutional requirements for serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives

Be 21 years old
?
Live in the district of Florida represented

Which constitutional requirement completes the chart?

Be a natural born citizen

Have lived in the United States for 14 years

Have been a resident of Florida for two years

Have previously served in local government

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which is a similarity between local and state legislators?

Passing Laws

Term Limits

Size of staff

Enforcing Laws

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