Federalism and State/Local Government

Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?

• the county commissioner

• the president

• the governor

• the mayor

Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia. If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida's shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed. Who is responsible for resolving this dispute?

• federal legislative branch

• federal executive branch

• state legislatures

• state judiciary

Evelyn is a member of the mayor's council. She is preparing to present these charts of information to her fellow council members at the next meeting. These charts compare the public and private trash collection services in their area.

Which level of government would be involved in making decisions about trash pick-up services?

• State

• Local

• Federal

• International

Which is delegated to the national government?

• conducting elections

• establishing courts

• coining money

• taxing citizens

The newspaper describes a community problem.

What problem was the ordinance meant to address?

• concerns about local buisnesses

• threats to public education

• concerns about parking

• threats to public safety

Why are canned food drives held?

• to help private community groups support those in need

• to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities

• to help county officials meet their obligations

• to help state agencies distribute benefits

The conversation about a public policy issue.

Peggy: People who receive state unemployment benefits should be required to perform community service.

Jeff: I disagree. People who are unemployed need the time to look for work.

What public policy solution would Peggy and Jeff likely support?

• increased background checks

• increased support payments

• expanded training programs

• expanded private assistance

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• neither protects individual rights

• both include an amendment process

• neither provides for a chief executive

• both include a nine member Supreme Court

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• both include a Preamble

• both include seven articles

• both require legislative term limits

• both require native born chief executives