Federal, State, and Local Governments

The diagram above outlines the appeals path through a state court system

The diagram below outlines the appeals path through a state court system

• U.S. court of appeals

• Florida Supreme Court

• State-level court of claims

• Court of Veterans Appeals

The headline below describes an action by citizens.

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?

• Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

• Citizens can be directly involved in policy making

• Only elected officials may change constitutions

• Only elected officials make policy

Which of the following is a shared obligation of the federal, state, and local governments?

• issuing passports

• constructing roads and highways

• coining money

• making treaties with foreign nations

Which level of government is responsible for regulating teaching licenses?

• city

• state

• county

• federal

The scenario below describes a safety issue.

"A school bus stop is located on a city street with no crosswalk. Most of the students who are picked up at the bus stop live on the opposite side of the street, requiring them to cross a busy intersection to get to their bus."

What is the most effective strategy for getting the bus stop moved?

• speaking to the bus driver

• writing letters to the mayor

• writing letters to the governor

• speaking to a school board member

The excerpt below is from a citizen’s letter to a public official.

"Classrooms are overcrowded. I expect you to take action!"

Which is a solution to the citizen’s problem?

• The city manager conducts building inspections.

• The mayor hosts a meeting to address the concerns.

• The Florida voters pass an amendment to address the issue.

• The U.S. Secretary of Education changes class size requirements.

Why are canned food drives held?

• to help private community groups support those in need

• to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities

• to help county officials meet their obligations

• to help state agencies distribute benefits

Below are two views related to education.

1. Civics should be taught in public schools.

2. Good citizenship is learned in communities.

Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?

• Civic participation should be learned at home.

• Political conflict is a threat to strong societies.

• Political conflict should be reduced through legislation.

• Civic involvement is important to building strong societies.

The diagram above illustrates the lawmaking process at a particular level of government.

Based on the diagram, which level of government is illustrated?

• local

• state

• federal

• international

Which is a way the state legislature may oversee the executive and judicial branches?

• declare a law unconstitutional

• using an initiative to propose laws

• approving officials appointed by the governor

• reviewing how federal funds are spent in the state