Civics Spiral Review 14

Which of the counties shown on this table has the most employees?

• Los Angeles

• Dade

• Cook

• Harris

How many more employees does Los Angeles County have compared to the county with the next-highest number of workers?

• more than two times

• more than three times

• more than five times

• more than ten times

Luis owns a small store in the downtown business district. He learned that at the next monthly council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Luis is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, his business will suffer. Which of the following should be Luis’s final step in attempting to resolve this issue?

• prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces

• present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting

• call council members with concerns about the proposed policy

• survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue

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 describes a difference between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Only the federal government provides for public welfare.

• Only the federal government charters banks.

• Only the federal government borrows money.

• Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.

The diagram shows some of the steps involved in creating a Florida state law.

What is the next step in the lawmaking process?

• The governor signs the bill into law.

• The bill goes to the Senate for action.

• The people vote on the bill in an election.

• The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.

Taylor took notes during his civics class comparing the U.S. Constitution with the state of Florida’s Constitution. However, he forgot to write down which set of features applied to which constitution. How can he tell the difference between them?

• He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not have a bill of rights, but the U.S. Constitution does.

• He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not allow for the executive branch to establish a cabinet, but the U.S. Constitution does.

• He remembers that the Florida Constitution has five methods to propose an amendment, but the U.S. Constitution only has two.

• He remembers that the Florida Constitution gives the executive branch power over military forces, while the U.S. Constitution does not.

Which service is performed by local government?

• Delivering mail

• Granting teacher certificates

• Minting quarters

• Providing fire protection

Which feature completes the Venn diagram?

• created property taxes

• established a zoning board

• required a balanced budget

• guaranteed individual freedoms

The Venn diagram shows some services provided by state and local governments.

Which service completes the Venn diagram?

• regulating taxicabs

• creating a police force

• regulating savings banks

• issuing driver licenses