Three Branches//State and Local Government

Local governments pass laws that govern the people living in their towns, cities, or counties. Local laws are called____

• Committees

• Ordinances

• Veto

• Executive Order

State governments pass laws that govern the people living in the state. State laws are called__________.

• Mayors

• State Representatives

• Statutes

• Executive Orders

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.

• Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.

• Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.

• Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors

Which statement best describes the main role of a governor?

• The governor has full power over a state.

• The governor is the leader of the legislative branch.

• The governor is the president/leader of a state.

• The governor is the commander in chief of the state's militia

What is ONE responsibility that the governor does NOT have?

• Leading the state militia.

• Balancing a state budget.

• Approving state laws.

• Dealing with issues concerning education.

Which of the following is a shared obligation of the federal, state, and local governments?

• coining money

• issuing passports

• constructing roads and highways

• making treaties with foreign nations

Which level of government is responsible for regulating teaching licenses?

• city

• state

• county

• federal

How can the Florida Senate check the state's executive branch?

• proposing new laws

• declaring a law unconstitutional

• approving officials appointed by the governor

• reviewing how federal funds are spent in the state

What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common?

• Both have chief justices

• Justices serve for set terms of office

• Both have the same number of justices

• Justices serve for life with good behavior

How are taxes used by the legislature?

• Money raised by taxes are used to build megastores and malls.

• Taxes are used to fund political campaigns for some candidates.

• Taxes provide the money needed to build roads and operate schools.

• Money from taxes pay the salaries of businessmen in the community.