State and Local Government

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and U.S. Constitution?

• Gives more power to the judicial branch

• Both divide the legislature into two chambers

• The executive branch has more power then legislative.

• The state constitution is supreme

The Florida legislature is bicameral with a house of Representative and Senate

• True

• False

What is a law passed by the Florida state legislature called?

• State Law

• State Statute

• State Ordinance

• State Constitution

What is a law passed by a local government called?

• Ordinance

• City Charter

• Local Law

• State Statute

The state and local governments have the power to tax?

• True

• False

Which level of government is responsible for regulating teaching licenses

• City

• State

• County

• Federal

Local government get the majority of there funding from

• State Budget

• Federal Government

• Property Taxes

• Sales tax

Which decision would be made by your local county government

• Issue Marriage License

• Issue Driver License

• Postal Service

• Change School Start Time

Which service is provided by state government?

• Minting coins

• Fire Protection Services

• Drivers license

• Local Police Department

Which positions are part of an executive branch

• President, Governor, Mayor

• Governor, State Senator, Councilman

• President, Senator, City Manager

• Mayor, Principal, Councilman