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

2. 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 FL Representative Deborah Mayfield 6 7 8 9 10

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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!

12. 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???

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

14. 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 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??

15. Go Ahead!!!

16. 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??

17. Go ahead!!!!

18. 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??

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