Federal vs State and Local Government

Does your state have laws?

• Yes

• No

The _____________ is the leader of the state's executive branch.

• President

• Governor

• Principal

What is another word that means to "pass" or "approve" a law?

• Economic depression

• Debt

• Ratified

• James Madison

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• To decide if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional
• To create new laws or amend existing laws
• To carry out / enforce laws
• None of the above

What is the main job of the executive branch?

• To decide if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional
• To create new laws or amend existing laws
• To carry out / enforce laws
• None of the above

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

• To decide if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional
• To create new laws or amend existing laws
• To carry out / enforce laws
• None of the above

Why does our government have checks and balances?

• That way our government can write checks to other governments to pay for things
• To ensure one person or group does not get too much power
• To make sure everyone has as much power as he/she wants
• To help decide who wins an argument

The Florida constitution is reviewed every ___ years to determine whether or not revisions should be made.

• 4

• 20

• 10

• 7

How many branches of government does Florida have?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

What is the capital of Florida?

• Miami

• Jacksonville

• Gainesville

• Tallahassee