3 branches of government

1 - Which situation is an example of volunteerism?

• A. A teacher spends extra time with a student who is having trouble with a homework assignment.

• B. The local library offers the use of computers to people who do not have a computer.

• C. A girl cleaned her room so that she could go to the mall with her friends.

• D. Two boys offer to mow grass for free to help some older citizens.

2 - What is one reason it is important for Floridians to vote in elections?

• A. to make sure people obey all the laws

• B. to make sure all people are treated equally

• C. to make sure citizens take pride in their country

• D. to make sure people have a say in government decisions

3 - Which example is a public service?

• A. restaurant

• B. city bus lines

• C. grocery stores

• D. help with the law

4 - Which person is a member of the executive branch of the government of the State of Florida?

• Judge

• Lawyer

• Senator

• Governor

5 - How does the legislative branch of Florida’s government help to make laws?

• A. It signs bills into law.

• B. It vetoes unpopular laws.

• C. It writes bills that go on to become laws.

• D. It uses judges to review the constitutionality of a law.

6 - Which branch of government makes laws for state spending?

• Presidential

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

7 - Which person works only in local government?

• Governor

• Mayor

• Representative

• Senator

8 - Why does a city council hire a city manager?

• A. to run the city how the council wants

• B. to appoint the next mayor of the city

• C. to oversee the city council

• D. to make laws for the city

9 - What is one way to help your community by doing volunteer work?

• A. Go surfing with friends at the beach.

• B. Stay home and watch television with your family.

• C. Pick up trash and cans on the shoreline of the beach.

• D. Have a garage sale every weekend to raise money for yourself.

There are __________ branches of government.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6