A ________________ is a person who is a member of a community, state, or country.

• council

• citizen

• executive

• legislative

What is the problem that Jill notices in her neighborhood?

• There is too much trash and no trash cans.

• People cannot see a stop sign on the corner.

• The intersection near the bus stop is dangerous.

• People do not clean up after their pets at the park.

What does Jill do first about the problem?

• She writes a petition.

• She goes to the city council.

• She talks with her teacher.

• She talks with her father.

A ___________ is a group of people who make laws for the community.

• council

• citizen

• executive

• legislative

The ____________ branch of government makes the laws.

• judicial

• citizen

• executive

• legislative

How do citizens tell the city council about problems in their community?

• They write a letter.

• They send an e-mail.

• They speak in front of the council.

• They are not allowed to tell about problems in the community.

The _____________ branch of government makes sure that laws are followed.

• judicial

• citizen

• executive

• legislative

The ______________ branch of government makes sure that the law has been carried out fairly.

• judicial

• citizen

• executive

• legislative

What happened to the dangerous intersection by Jill's bus stop?

• The council approved a traffic light.

• The council approved a stop sign.

• The council did nothing.

• The council closed the street.

What is Florida's state court called?

• city council

• county court

• circuit court

• federal court