Unit 8 I.F.A.

Which of these would be something provided by national tax money?

• Marine Corps

• traffic signs

• public schools

• local police department

If Congress attempted to establish a national school system, what Amendment would prevent them from succeeding?

• First

• Fourth

Which statement below correctly identifies one of the advantages of federalism as a system of government?

• A. State and local governments are empowered to meet the unique needs of their populations

• B. It prevents the concentration of power in the hands of the federal government.

• C. Citizens have many different ways to influence their government

• D. All of the above

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

• A. Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.

• B. Both levels of government allow for the prosecution of criminals.

• C. Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.

• D. Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.

The diagram below compares some of the ways that each level of government can support schools. Which statement best completes the middle section?

The Executive Branch 3 - Strategic Thinking

Which of the following statements correctly contrasts the powers of the President of the United States and the Governor of Florida?

• The President can only issue executive orders, while the Governor can pass federal laws.

• The President can veto an entire law passed by Congress, but the Florida Governor can veto some parts and not others.

• The President can negotiate international treaties, while the Governor oversees foreign policy for Florida.

• The President is responsible for the federal budget, while the Governor manages the budget for the entire United States.

What do these positions all have in common?

• They are all leadership roles.

• They are all entry-level positions.

• They are all technical roles.

• They are all part-time jobs.

Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?

• the county tax collector

• the president

• the governor

• the mayor

They are all positions subject to Senate confirmation.

• They are all positions subject to Senate confirmation

• None of them are elected by the people of our community

• They are all examples of heads of executive branches at different levels of government

• All of the above