Federal, State and Local Government

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The diagram below outlines the appeals path through a state court system

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Florida Supreme Court

Front

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline describing an action by citizens?

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Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.

Front

Which of the following is a shared obligation of the federal, state, and local governments? issuing passports, constructing roads and highways, coining money, making treaties with foreign nations

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constructing roads and highways

Front

Which level of government is responsible for regulating teaching licenses?

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state

Front

What is the most effective strategy for getting the bus stop moved in the scenario where a school bus stop is located on a city street with no crosswalk, requiring students to cross a busy intersection? Options: speaking to the bus driver, writing letters to the mayor, writing letters to the governor, speaking to a school board member.

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speaking to a school board member

Front

Which is a solution to the citizen’s problem regarding overcrowded classrooms? Options: The city manager conducts building inspections. The mayor hosts a meeting to address the concerns. The Florida voters pass an amendment to address the issue. The U.S. Secretary of Education changes class size requirements.

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The Florida voters pass an amendment to address the issue.

Front

Why are canned food drives held?

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to help private community groups support those in need

Front

Which conclusion can be drawn from the views that civics should be taught in public schools and good citizenship is learned in communities?

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Civic involvement is important to building strong societies.

Front

Based on the diagram, which level of government is illustrated?

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local

Front

Which is a way the state legislature may oversee the executive and judicial branches? Options: declare a law unconstitutional, using an initiative to propose laws, approving officials appointed by the governor, reviewing how federal funds are spent in the state

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approving officials appointed by the governor