Civics Unit 6: State and local government review

Which is delegated to the national government?

• conducting elections

• establishing courts

• coining money

• taxing citizens

Answer explanation

Correct – This is an enumerated power delegated to the national government in Article I, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

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

Answer explanation

Correct – Article I of the U.S. Constitution enumerates the power to tax which is delegated to Congress. The 10th Amendment also reserves the power to collect taxes to the states. Therefore, the power to collect taxes is a concurrent power.

What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?

• enumerated powers

• concurrent powers

• delegated powers

• reserved powers

Answer explanation

Correct – Concurrent powers are those that are shared by the states and the federal government. According to the map, the federal government has 60 people on death row and the 50 states have different numbers of people awaiting execution, from 0 to 402. Since both the states and the federal government have people on death row, the power to execute prisoners is a concurrent power.

Which phrase completes the table?

• Mayor

• Governor

• Chief Justice

• County Commissioner

Answer explanation

Correct - The Governor is the leader of the state government.

What is the meaning of the principle of “federalism”?

• A separation of powers between different branches of the national government

• A system of government in which officials are subject to the rule of law

• A form of government where citizens directly elect representatives

• A sharing of power between the national and state governments

Answer explanation

Correct - Way to go

What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?

• Enumerate powers

• Concurrent powers

• Delegated powers

• Reserved Powers

Answer explanation

Correct - Way to go!

To which groups does the 10^th Amendment reserve all those powers not delegated to the federal government?

• State governors and legislators

• State governments and local governments

• State governors and state court systems

• State court systems and the U.S. Supreme Court

Answer explanation

Correct - All other rights / powers are pushed to the states!

What is an important function of the Governor of Florida?

• To give advisory opinions on the constitutionality of proposed laws

• To act as the chief executive of Florida’s state government

• To act as Commander-in-Chief of US armed forces

• To appoint and receive ambassadors

Answer explanation

Correct - Way to Go!!

What is an ordinance?

• A type of executive order issued by the President

• A requirement imposed by the US Supreme Court

• A law passed by a local or city government

• A non-binding recommendation passed by Congress

Answer explanation

Correct - Your Amazing!!

What important factor was missed in this situation as outlined in the Florida Constitution?

• Not enough council members were present

• The mayor did not bring up the local issue

• Local businesses were not present

• The citizens did not sign a petition

Answer explanation

Correct - You must have the majority of council members present which is called a quorum.