Federalism Quiz

•A tornado damages five counties in Central Florida. It cuts out electric power to more than a million people. Who would you call?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

•People in your area often let their dogs run free. Sometimes the dogs chase you and your friends. Today, one growled at you. Who would you call?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

•Crowds of tourist cause terrible traffic throughout the region during certain times of year. You believe a new interstate highway should be built to relieve the traffic. Who would you call?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

•Your little sister loves to visit the public park near your home. However, you noticed the playground equipment is in need of repair. It isn't safe for the neighborhood kids to play on. Who would you call?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

Jacksonville, Florida has mandated that people must wear masks when they are out in public. This is an example of which level of government at work?

• Federal

• State

• Local

Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, gave daily speeches streamed online during the first months of the COVID pandemic talking about New York's response. What level of government was at work here?

• Federal

• State

• Local

Which of the following describes a federal response to COVID19?

• The governor of Maryland shuts down schools for the semester.

• Congress passes an economic stimulus bill.

• Lee County closes Ft. Myers beaches.

Which of the following would be an appropriate response for a local government during a hurricane?

• Making a treaty with Mexico to fight the hurricane.

• Send in the National Guard.

• Open public schools as hurricane shelters.

I want to write a letter to someone in government to help me with a street lamp in my neighborhood. Who should I write my letter to?

• The president of the United States

• The governor of my state

• The mayor of my town

I just turned 18 years old and I want to register to vote. What level of government will help me do that?

• Federal

• State

• Local