State and Local Government

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statement, " State Tax Amendment Rejected by Florida voters!"

• Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

• Citizens can be directly involved in policy making

• Only elected officials may change constitutions

• Only elected officials make policy

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

• Both give more power to the judicial branch.

• Both allow the election of Supreme Court justices.

• Both divide legislative power between two chambers.

• Both require the election of one senator from each district.

Last Saturday, Ashley was speeding through her neighborhood and ran into her neighbor Martin's fence. Ashley was ticketed, and now Martin is suing Ashley for $2,500, which he claims will be the cost to repair his fence.

In what type of court will the case be heard?

• Criminal Court

• Civil Court

• Family Court

• Appeals Court

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

Which level of government is responsible for regulating teaching licenses?

• city

• state

• county

• federal

Why are canned food drives held?

• to help private community groups support those in need

• to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities

• help county officials meet to their obligations

• to help state agencies distribute benefits

Which is a way the state legislature may oversee the executive and judicial branches?

• 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

What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common?

• Both have chief justices

• Justices serve for set terms of office

• Both have the same number of justices

• Justices serve for life with good behavior

Congress is the head of the legislative branch in the federal level of government. Who is the head of the legislative branch on the local level?

• City Council

• Chief Justice

• Representative

• Senator

The 3 levels of government are

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balance

• Federal, State, Local

• Federal, Legislative, and Bicameral