State and Local Government Quiz

The powers that are set aside for the states because they are not specifically given to the federal government.

• delegated powers
• reserved powers
• concurrent powers
• checks and balances

​ (a)   impact citizens on a local level, where ​ (b)   impact citizens in the state.

• ordinances
• laws
• Regulations
• Amendments

Which of these is an action of state government?

• making laws for drivers
• buying fire trucks
• delivering the mail
• cleaning city streets

Sums of money designated for a certain purpose such as improving an airport or providing health care to low-income households is what?

• Infrastructure
• Regulating
• Grants
• Referendum

Which level of government makes laws for a nation

• Local Government
• State Government
• Federal Government
• County Government

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the National Government to States?

• To guarantee a republican form of government
• To create fair laws
• To respect the boundaries of States
• To protects against foreign invasion and domestic violence

A state's ________________ is the area in which a state's rule applies.

• population
• territory
• sovereignty
• government

Lawmaking power of our government is shared between..

• states and cities
• nation and states
• counties and townships
• cities and countries

The term for a member of the Florida House of Representatives is..

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 2 years
• 5 years

The length of the Governor's term is...

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 2 years
• 5 years