Levels of Government (Study Island assignment)

Which concept is presented by both preambles?

• The Protection of Peoples' Liberties

• The Creation of Government Branches

• The Protection against Foreign Enemies

• The Creation of a Judicial System

Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called

• Federalism Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Enumerated Powers

Which of the following completes the chart?

• The Judge picks the most dependable jurors

• Jurors decide if they would like to be on the jury

• Twelve jurors and an alternative are selected

• Jurors of the same age group are selected

Which of the following is the primary function of the executive branch at the state government level?

• Revising the State Constitution

• Enforcing Sate Laws

• Deciding on State Criminal Cases

• Representing the state in the U.S. Congress

The Florida state government takes care of public spaces like state parks. How does the government pay for these services?

• By Selling Things

• By Fund- Raising

• Through Taxes

• Through Donations

According to the Florida state constitution and the United States Constitution, which power is held by both the state government and the U.S. government?

• the power to appoint ambassadors

• the power to regulate public schools

• the power to tax

• the power to declare war

How are the jurisdictions of Florida courts determined?

• They are listed in the U.S. Constitution.

• They are determined by voters.

• They are determined by the governor.

• They are listed in the Florida state constitution.

Which of these is an example of a service that the Florida state government provides?

• Video Arcades

• Public Schools

• Grocery Stores

• Movie Theaters

While Noah was driving down the street one day, he hit his neighbor's mailbox. Noah continued driving without stopping to tell his neighbor about the problem. When the neighbor asked Noah to replace the damaged mailbox, Noah refused.

Which court level would resolve the conflict between Noah and his neighbor?

• Federal

• Appellate

• Local

• National

How does federalism limit national power?

• It regulates the amount of tax that the government can levy on individuals.

• It creates two sovereigns (rulers), the national government and the state governments.

• It provides for regular elections of officials.

• It provides for three branches of government: executive, judicial, and legislative.