3.1 Federalism Test Review

Which goal identifies a constitution’s main purpose?

• Keep citizens from interfering with government

• Raise income for government employees

• Increase difficulty of passing laws

• Limit government powers

In what way are the Florida & U.S. Constitutions similar?

• Both include details about public education and local government.

• Both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes.

• Both include a preamble, articles and amendments.

• Both provide details on voting in elections.

Which answer choice gives the BEST description of the political cartoon shown?

• The U.S. Constitution is more effective than the Florida Constitution.

• The Florida Constitution needs more amendments added to it.

• The U.S. Constitution is shorter than the Florida Constitution.

• The Florida Constitution has too many amendments due to the amendment process.

In what way are the Florida & U.S. Constitutions different?

• The Florida Constitution has one legislative branch.

• The U.S. Constitution contains a Declaration or Bill of Rights.

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is easier than amending the Florida Constitution.

• Amending the Florida Constitution is easier than amending the U.S. Constitution.

Which statement identifies a difference between state and federal governments?

• Only the federal government charters banks.

• Only the state government provides for public welfare.

• Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.

• Only the state government creates law enforcement agencies.

Which statement identifies a similarity between state and federal governments?

• Both levels of government can determine rules for naturalization.

• Both levels of government can establish post offices.

• Both levels of government can borrow money.

• Both levels of government can grant patents.

Which service would be provided by a local government?

• Granting teacher certificates

• Receiving & delivering mail

• Minting quarters and other coins

• Providing county fire departments

How is the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government?

• Both have nine Supreme Court justices

• Both have a legislative branch with two chambers

• Both have Supreme Court justices who serve for life

• Both have an executive branch headed by a president

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

Which statement describes a connection between the legislative branch and the judicial branch?

• The judicial branch enforces laws passed by the legislative branch.

• The legislative branch nominates justices for the judicial branch.

• Before the legislative branch passes a bill, the judicial branch must review and evaluate it.

• Except for the Supreme Court, the legislative branch has the power to establish federal courts.