Qualifications to run for office RUN AWAY!! Qualifications to run for office

WHAT DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON WHAT DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON? Who are they…identify as many as you can. 1 4 5 2 3 1. President Barack Obama 2. Congressman Patrick Murphy 3. Governor Rick Scot 4. FL Senator Denise Grimsley 5. FL Senator Joe Negron 6. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio 7. Senator – Bill Nelson 8. FL Representative – Gayle Harrell 9. Fl Representative Larry Lee 10. FL Representative Deborah Mayfield 6 7 8 9 10

a Natural Born U.S. Citizen resided in the U.S. for the last 14 years. PRESIDENT & V.P. 35 years old a Natural Born U.S. Citizen resided in the U.S. for the last 14 years. Must also take an Oath or Affirmation Qualifications are found in the U.S. Constitution. President Barack Obama

have lived in the U.S. for 9 years U.S. SENATOR at least 30 years old A U.S. Citizen have lived in the U.S. for 9 years reside in the state that they represent. Senator Marco Rubio, Republican Senator Bill Nelson, Democrat

Qualifications can be found in the U.S. Constitution. U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at least 25 years old A U.S. Citizen have lived in the U.S. for the last 7years reside in the state that they represent Congressman Patrick Murphy Qualifications can be found in the U.S. Constitution.

Governor of the state of florida at least 30 years old A U.S. citizen have lived in Florida for 7 years A registered voter in Florida Rick Scott Qualifications can be found in the Florida Constitution

Florida Senator Qualifications can be found in the FL Constitution. 21 years old A U.S. Citizen have lived in FL for 2 years a resident of the district they are representing Joe Negron, Republican Denise Grimsley, Republican

Florida House of Representatives 21 years old A U.S. Citizen lived the last 2 years in Florida a resident of the district they are representing. Rep Gayle B Harrell District 83 Rep, Larry Lee, Jr. District 84 Rep Debbie Mayfield District 54 Qualifications can be found in the Florida Constitution.

Do you think any of the requirements should be changed? If so, how? If not, why?

Run away game! On your white board write RUN AWAY or GO AHEAD.

If the scenario qualifies the person to run for office write go ahead if not write run away!! If your answer is RUN AWAY, explain why!

scenario Samantha wants to run for the Florida Senate. She has lived in Florida her entire life and is an outstanding member of her community even at the age of 19. Additionally, Samantha has lived in the district she wishes to represent for 10 years. Can she run???

Run away!!! Because she is not yet 21 years old!!

Scenario Judge Reginald James has served as a Florida trail court judge for the past 12 years. Additionally, Judge James serves on multiple committees of the Florida Bar and is a long time member, becoming a member of the bar in 1980. At 65 years old, Judge James is a front running contender to be selected to serve as a Florida Supreme Court Justice. Is the Judge eligible for the position??

Go Ahead!!!

scenario Marisol Perrera was born in Ecuador and moved to the United States in 1978 with her family. She become a United States Citizen at age 22, attended college, and became a successful attorney and advisor to the Governor in Virginia. At 45 years old, Marisol has decided she wants to serve the State of Virginia by running for U.S. Senate. Is she eligible??

Go ahead!!!!

scenario Congressman Dimitri Cosmos is a former banker and is currently an active member of the United States House of Representatives, serving on the budget committee. When he was 19 he moved from Greece and Cosmos obtained his United States citizenship at the age of 28 through the naturalization process. At 48 years old, he wishes to further his political career. Can Representative Cosmos run for President of the United States??

Run Away!!! Because he is not a Natural Born Citizen!!