Unit 7: State Government & Federalism

Which services are provided by state governments?

• maintaining national defense

• operating public school districts

• setting rules for the naturalization of immigrants

• setting educational standards for state school systems

The chart above shows some of the services provided by different levels of government. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Coining money

• Operating school districts

• Regulating statewide utilities

• Regulating interstate commerce

Ms. Smith has just moved to Florida and would like to register as a voter. Which level of government is responsible for setting the general rules for voter registration?

• state

• county

• federal

• municipal

The Venn diagram above shows features of the constitutions of Florida and the United States. Which phrase completes the Venn diagram?

• Sets up a system of courts

• Allows the government to borrow money

• Establishes a cabinet with three elected members

• Gives Congress the power to coin money and declare war

The diagram above compares the processes for amending the U.S. and Florida Constitutions. Which sentence completes the diagram?

• The Speaker of the House approves the amendment.

• Sixty percent (60%) of the voters approve the amendment.

• A majority of the Florida Supreme Court Justices approve the amendment.

• A majority of the members of the Governor’s Cabinet approve the amendment.

The table above compares different levels of government. Which phrase completes the table?

• Mayor

• Governor

• Chief Justice

• County Commissioner

What is an important function of the Governor of Florida?

• to give advisory opinions on the constitutionality of proposed laws

• to act as chief executive of Florida’s state government

• to act as Commander-in-Chief of U.S. armed forces

• to appoint and receive ambassadors

What is an ordinance?

• a type of executive order issued by the President

• a requirement imposed by the U.S. Supreme Court

• a law passed by a county or municipal government

• a non-binding recommendation passed by Congress

There have been an increase in the number of car accidents and pedestrians hit by cars since a new housing development opened. Citizens came forward with a written proposal for an ordinance requesting a traffic light to be installed at a key intersection. Two of the five city council members were present and said the vote would have to wait until the next meeting.

What important factor was missed in this situation as outlined in the Florida Constitution?

• Not enough council members were present

• The issue was not brought up by the mayor

• Local businesses were not present

• The citizens did not have a signed petition

The diagram above shows the three choices that the President has whenever a bill is passed by Congress. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Veto the bill

• Amend the bill

• Pocket-veto the bill

• Refer the bill to a public referendum