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Which statement identifies a basic similarity between the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?

• both have a preamble, articles, and amendments

• both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes

• both provide details on the qualifications of voting in elections

• both have detailed provisions on public education and local government

To which public official should the homeowner write if they are upset by a notice changing the day of trash collection?

• U.S. President

• U.S. Senator

• State Representative

• County Commissioner

Based on this poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

• Doug is running for judge.

• Doug is running for mayor.

• Doug is running for governor.

• Doug is running for president.

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.

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Both levels of government allow for the election of judges

• Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes

• Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties

• Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors

Which option best illustrates the concept of federalism as established by the U.S. Constitution?

• Enumerated powers describe the authority granted to the national legislature.

• Concurrent powers are shared by the national and state governments.

• Governing powers are divided between branches of government.

• Judicial powers are used to ensure fair trials.

Which statement identifies a similarity between the U.S. and Florida constitutions?

• both guarantee individual freedoms

• both have the same amendment process

• both outline the process for obtaining citizenship

• both outline the framework for state and local governments

Requiring children to provide a home address before entering school is an example of which power?

• concurrent

• delegated

• implied

• reserved

Which describes concurrent powers?

• The national government sets standards state governments must follow

• The national government shares powers with the state governments

• The national government has supremacy over state governments

• The national government follows the lead of state governments

The map below shows the number of people on state and federal death row in the United States as of 2012. What constitutional principle does it illustrate?

• enumerated powers

• concurrent powers

• delegated powers

• reserved powers