Chapter 2, Lesson 5

Front

True or False?

An Oath of Office form is signed by the candidate who wins the election.

Back

True

Front

What are the functions of the legislative branch of the Florida state government?

Back

1. Florida’s State Senators and Representatives write bills.

2. They also propose laws.

3. They discuss the bills to make good decisions about which should become laws.

Front

Name the three branches of the Florida state government and the local county governments.

Back

1. Legislative Branch

2. Judicial Branch

3. Executive Branch

Front

True or False?

Volunteers can help their communities by planting flowers and picking up trash.

Back

True

Front

True or False?

Volunteers can help their communities in hospitals, libraries, and museums.

Back

True

Front

Name ways people can contact their elected officials.

Back

1. Calling

2. Writing a letter or email

3. Voting

Front

Citizens vote for candidates in local, state, and national _______.

Back

elections

Front

Name two ways taxes and public services are connected.

Back

1. The money is collected and used to pay for the goods and services people need.

2. Government leaders make decisions on where and how to spend tax dollars.

Front

Florida's state government is structured to serve the needs of the citizens of the entire state.

Back

This helps solve statewide problems.

Front

True or False?

County and municipal governments are meant to serve the needs of the entire state.

Back

False.

The state government serves the needs of the entire state. County and municipal governments serve the needs of the people locally.