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The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship Presents
SS.7.CG.2.7 Qualifications for Office
Video 2: Qualifications for State and Local Office
Election Day
Voters
candidates are people running for specific office
Vote for me as your next state. Representative!
Evaluating Candidates
learn about the Qualifications required of candidates running for political office
In this video:
Hmm?
official Requirement categories to Run for Political office
Age
citizenship
In general...
residency
term limits
After watching this video....
You will be able to:
recognize the qualifications to seek election to local and state political offices.
Let's get started!
Requirements for State Office
State constitutions create the power, structure, and function of the state government
Florida Constitution outlines the qualification people must meet in order to run for state level political offices.
I'm running for state office!
I'm running for state office!
Requirements for State Office
I'm running for GOVERNOR!
I'm running for STATE SENATOR!
I'm running for STATE REPRESENTATIVE!
I'm running for LT. GOVERNOR!
I'm running for FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL!
Governor
Lt. Governor
Some Cabinet Positions
State Senator
State Representative
Requirements to Run for Florida Offices
Be 18 years old.
Be a Registered Voter; and
Be a U.S. Citizen;
Be a Florida Resident;
To hold elective office in Florida, a person must:
Florida Constitutional Requirements to Run for Governor
Citizenship
Term Limits
30 years old
Position
Governor
Let's look at specific state political officials, starting with the governor.
Residency
Age
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be a Florida resident for 7 years
Two consecutive four-year terms
Florida Constitutional Requirements to Run for Governor
Citizenship
Term Limits
30 years old
Position
Governor
If a governor wants to serve an additional term, they must wait one four-year term before running again.
Residency
Age
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be a Florida resident for 7 years
Two consecutive four-year terms
Using this chart, identify Florida's Constitutional requirements to run for the office of Governor.
Let's check in!
Hmm?
Citizenship
Term Limits
Position
governor
Residency
Age
Answer:
Hmm?
Citizenship
Term Limits
30 years old
Position
governor
Residency
Age
be a u.s. citizen
be a  florida resident for 7 years
two Consecutive four-year terms
Well done!
A+
Now that we know Florida's constitutional requirements to run for governor, let's take a look at the requirements to run for the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives!
Requirements to Run for the Florida Senate
Citizenship
Term Limits
Position
The Florida Constitution sets the following requirements for candidates to run for the Florida Senate.
Residency
Age
two consective four-year terms
State Senator
21 years old
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be a Florida resident for 2 years and live in the district
Term limits, may serve two four (4)-year terms
Governor
30 years old
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be a Florida resident for 7 years
Now, let's look at the other house of the Florida Legislature - the Florida House of Representatives!
Requirements to Run for the Florida House of Representatives
Citizenship
Term Limits
Position
The Florida Constitution sets the following requirements for candidates to run for the Florida House of Representatives.
Residency
Age
State Representative
Governor
30 years old
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be a Florida resident for 7 years
two consective four-year terms
State Senator
21 years old
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be a Florida resident for 2 years and live in the district
Term limits, may serve two four (4)-year terms
21 years old
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be a Florida resident for 2 years and live in the district
Term limits, may serve four two (2)-year terms
Using this chart, identify the requirements to run for the florida Senate and the florida House of Representatives.
Let's check in!
Hmm?
Citizenship
Term Limits
Position
State Senator
Residency
Age
State representative
Answer:
Hmm?
Citizenship
Term Limits
21 years old
Position
state Senator
Residency
Age
be a U.S. citizen
must be a florida resident for 2 years and live in the district
term limits, may serve two four (4) -year terms
Answer:
Hmm?
Citizenship
Term Limits
21 years old
Position
State representative
Residency
Age
term limits, may serve four two (2)-year terms
must be a florida resident for 2 years and live in the district
be a U.S. citizen
Let's recap what we've learned so far...
State representatives are term limited to four two (2)-year terms.
The only difference for candidates running for the Florida Senate and the Florida House of representatives is term of office.
State senators are term limited to two four (4) -year terms.
What About Local Government?
Florida Constitution gives cities and counties the power to create charters.
Charters - rules for self-governance
Charters outline the elected offices, including minimum qualifications and residency requirements.
Differ depending on where you live
What About Local Government?
Be 18 years old.
Be a Registered Voter; and
Be a U.S. Citizen;
Be a Florida Resident;
To hold elective office in Florida, a person must:
Now we understand the  constitutional requirements to run for state and local elected offices!.
Evaluating Candidates
I'm not sure which candidate I like best.
I voted for Representative Jones because I agree with his PLATFORM.
I voted for Senator Smith because she has the EXPERIENCE to get the job done.
Voters
Hmm?
Who should I support?
civic responsibility of informed voting!
Video produced & edited by the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship Staff
Thanks for watching!
Produced for instructional purposes by the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship at the Lou Frey Institute at the University of Central Florida

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