click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Elections/Voting 2.7
Vocabulary from Florida Benchmark SS.7.CG.2.7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Qualifications | a set of criteria set forth in the law to determine who may run for elected office |
| United States Constitution | the supreme law of the United States of America; all laws following its creation must adhere to its basis |
| Florida Constitution | the supreme law of the state of Florida; all laws following its creation must adhere to its basis |
| Qualifications for President of the United States | specific criteria: must be at least 35 years old; must have resided in the USA for 14 years; and be a natural-born American citizen |
| Qualifications for U.S. Senate | specific criteria: must be at least 30 years old; must reside in that specific state; and be an American citizen for at least 9 years |
| Qualifications for U.S. House of Representatives | specific criteria: must be at least 25 years old; must reside in that specific state; and be an American citizen for at least 7 years |
| Qualifications for F.L. Governor | specific criteria: must be at least 30 years old; must reside in Florida for 7 years; and be an American citizen |
| Qualifications for F.L. Senate/House of Representatives | specific criteria (same for both): must be at least 21 years old; must reside in Florida for 2 years; and be an American citizen |
| Popular Vote (carry over from 2.6) | the combined vote of an entire nation or state/local group of people |
| Primary Election (carry over from 2.6) | the first phase in elections where voters choose the top candidates from each political party to face off in the general election |
| General Election (carry over from 2.6) | the main election where voters choose who will be elected for a particular government office |