Civics Boot Camp Day 2

How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

• Leaders are named in the constitution.

• Leaders are chosen by the upper class.

• Leaders are born into ruling families.

• Leaders are given power by kings.

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

• rule by the people

• rule by a single political party

• a small group of leaders

• a single leader

Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

• central government

• state government

• dictator

• military

What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?

• confederal

• federal

• oligarchy

• parliamentary

Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?

• bureaucracy

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Both courts may issue writs of habeas corpus.

• Both courts may issue writs of mandamus.

• Neither court hears equal protection cases.

• Neither court hears death penalty cases.

The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors. --------------------------- Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house. Doug sued Liz for $1500 to cover the cost of repairing the car. --------------------------- Which court heard the case?

• Circuit Court of Appeals

• Florida Supreme Court

• appellate court

• county court

Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?

• county

• federal

• municipal

• state

Which is a responsibility of state government?

• regulating public transportation

• regulating public education

• providing clean drinking water

• providing fire protection

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?

• First Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Article I