The Florida Constitution and Local Governments

In a ___________ mayor-council government, there is a definite separation of powers and the mayor has the responsibility, and strong executive powers.

• Strong

• Weak

What group of people helps the mayor do his or her job? They are the legislative part of local government.

• judges

• city council

• president

• commissioner

A weak mayor has

• more power than his or her council
• less power than his or her council
• shared responsibility with the strong mayor.
• more responsibilities than a strong mayor

What is an ordinance?

• Court decision
• Local law
• National law
• Local Constitution

The money that people pay to the government.

• Goods 
• Taxes
• Services
• Profit

These departments help keep us safe in fires, crimes and emergencies.  

• Police Department
• City Council
• County Courts
• Planning Department

What are the 3 levels of government?

• State, Districts, Local
• State, Districts, Territories
• Federal, State, Districts
• Federal, State, Local

What system shares power between the central or national government and the states?

• Federal System

• Confederal System

• Unitary System

• Parliamentary System

What is the head of the executive branch titled at the local level?

• President
• Governor
• Mayor

Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?

• Federal

• Local

• National

• State