Unit 7 Practice Assessments

The box relates a situation in a Florida city. Read and then answer the question. A new housing development has increased local traffic. There have been an increase in the number of car accidents and pedestrians hit by cars since it opened. Citizens came forward with a written proposal for an ordinance requesting a traffic light to be installed at a key intersection. Two of the five city council members were present and said the vote would have to wait until the next meeting. What important factor was missed in this situation as outlined in the Florida Statutes?

• Not enough council members were present.

• The issue was not brought up by the mayor.

• The citizens did not have a signed petition.

• Local businesses were not present.

The headline below describes an event. Cabinet nominee promises to support equal rights. Which action might occur due to this event?

• State governors decide to raise the minimum wage

• Congress votes to improve employment protections

• Two-thirds of the U.S. Senate confirms the appointment

• The president issues an executive order to reduce pollution

Which official presides over the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Vice President of the United States

• President pro tempore

• Speaker of the House

How does an executive order differ from a law?

• An executive order is not subject to the Constitution.

• An executive order does not have the force of law.

• An executive order does not apply to the states.

• An executive order is not passed by Congress.

Which of the following is a true statement of an executive branch process?

• The president issues an order declaring a state of emergency after a hurricane.

• The president appoints a new Speaker of the House of Representatives.

• The president creates a new constitutional amendment.

• The president declares a new law unconstitutional.

What is an important function of the Governor of Florida?

• to act as Commander-in-Chief of the United States armed forces

• to act as chief executive of Florida's state government

• to review the constitutionality of proposed state laws

• to appoint and receive ambassadors

What is an ordinance?

• a recommendation passed by Congress

• a requirement opposed by a county court

• a law passed by a local or city government

• a type of executive order issued by the President

United States Senator is to the United States Senate as _______ is to the Florida State Senate.

• Florida State Senator

• Senate Majority Leader

• United States Representative

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

The chair of the state education committee decided that additional data was needed before continuing their discussion on the proposed bill. Based on this sentence, what is the best definition of chair?

• the Senate Majority Leader

• the furniture the committee members sat on

• the lead member of the education committee

• the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Which of the following is not related to local government?

• charter

• congress

• home rule

• municipality