3.13 - Federalism/Gov't Obligations Quiz

Which level of government regulates and issues drivers’ licenses?

• county

• national

• municipal

• state

Which power completes this chart?

• Controlling voter registration

• Issuing driver’s licenses

• Controlling utilities

• Issuing passports

This diagram identifies powers of the different levels of government. Which power completes this diagram?

• Coin money

• Sign treaties

• Establish post offices

• Establish school districts and school boards

A homeowner was upset by a notice changing the day of trash collection and decided to write a letter to a government office responsible for providing the service. To which public official should the homeowner write?

• U.S. President

• U.S. Senator

• State Representative

• County Commissioner

This Venn diagram shows some services provided by state and local governments. Which service completes this Venn diagram?

• regulating taxicabs

• creating a police force

• issuing driver’s licenses

• regulating savings banks

Which federal power is most likely to expand under the reform effort described in this statement?

• coin and print money

• lay and collect taxes

• education standards

• naturalization laws

Which is the sole responsibility of state governments?

• regulating public transportation

• providing clean drinking water

• regulating public education

• providing fire protection

Which level of government services is likely to have the most impact on the lives of citizens?

• federal

• local

• national

• state

This statement is from a document. Without support from Congress or the president, efforts to avoid compliance with enacted law are not likely to succeed. Because of this, we have concluded the following: Which option is most likely to finish this statement?

• It is illegal to suspend trash collection.

• It is illegal to suspend police services.

• It is illegal to suspend mail delivery.

• It is illegal to suspend fire services.

This passage is taken from a speech by a public official on January 4, 2011. While we set about becoming the best place in the country to create jobs, we’ll also take a fresh look at education and health care. Few things matter as much to us as our health care and education of our children. Based on this passage, what role do public services at all levels of government play in the lives of citizens?

• promote support for constitutional government

• promote support for local businesses

• promote environmental regulation

• promote domestic tranquility