#304 Local Govt. Day 2025 Quiz

Manatee County was established in what year? (hint: same year as Penn State University)

• 1855

• 1965

• 1620

• 2020

In the PD Room, Neighborhood Connections talked about a matching _____ program for community beautification and enhancement.

• pardon

• sedition

• grant

• clemency

Which office below is responsible for public records and materials, including even evidence used in court trials?

• Tax Collector

• Office of the Mayor

• County Clerk

• City Council

Fire Commissioner Bennett was ________ to his position.

• Appointed

• Elected

The 12th Circuit Judge, Judge Doyle, who spoke to you is currently dealing with the type of law that settles disputes between people; this is what sort of law?

• Civil

• Constitutional

• Criminal

• Military

Judges in Florida are chosen by the ________ but later need to have the approval of the _______ to retain their positions.

• legislature; governor

• voters; governor

• legislature; voters

• governor; voters

Teen Court is a ________ opportunity for students to earn hours for programs like Bright Futures.

• paid

• volunteer

Like our SRO, Deputy Garvin, Sgt. Kaczmarek is an employee of:

• City of Bradenton Police

• Florida Highway Patrol

• Manatee County Sheriff's Office

• Florida State Police

Which service is performed by local government?

• Delivering mail

• Granting teacher certificates

• Minting quarters

• Providing fire protection

Which of these are services the local government provides?

• Fire department, police, public schools.
• Grocery store, theater, restaurant.
• Church, coffee shop, trash removal.