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Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 47mins
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Class
Date
1.
The highest leader in a local government who makes lots of decisions
a)
County Courts
b)
Police Department
c)
The Mayor
d)
City Council
2.
The legislative branch of local government; has many members who make laws.
a)
City Council
b)
The Mayor
c)
County Courts
d)
Parks and Recreation
3.
These departments help keep us safe in crimes and emergencies.
a)
Police Department
b)
City Council
c)
County Courts
d)
Planning Department
4.
This group takes care of parks and keeps those spaces safe and clean. They also organize sports and activities for families.
a)
Parks and Recreation
b)
Police Department
c)
City Council
d)
Public Library
5.
This is the judicial branch of the local government. They make decisions in court for people and businesses.
a)
City Council
b)
County Courts
c)
Police Department
d)
Fire Department
6.
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by local government?
a)
parks and recreation
b)
education
c)
animal control
d)
libraries
7.
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by local government?
a)
seniors facilities
b)
public transportation
c)
waste disposal
d)
mail delivery
8.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to participate in local government?
a)
running for office
b)
voting
c)
taking part in town hall meetings
d)
tweeting rude things to @taraveer
9.
Who is the top elected official in an urban local government?
a)
mayor
b)
president
c)
chief
d)
chairperson
10.
Government creates laws to keep us_____?
a)
upset
b)
sad
c)
safe
d)
happy
11.
A service the local government provides is___________?
a)
Police and Fire Fighters
b)
Schools
c)
Interstate Trade
d)
Elections
12.
A service only the local government provides is_________?
a)
Library
b)
police
c)
mail
d)
taxes
13.
the lawmaking body of a city
a)
board of supervisors
b)
city council
c)
governor
d)
mayor
14.
the chief executive of a city government
a)
board of supervisors
b)
city council
c)
governor
d)
mayor
15.
The governor is in charge of the?
a)
City
b)
State
c)
Country
d)
World
16.
What is the Florida Declaration of Rights?
a)
outline the branches of state government
b)
all of the amendments to Florida's Constitution
c)
similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights- protect personal liberties
d)
the preamble to the Florida Constitution
17.
What is the position in charge of the executive branch at the state level?
a)
President
b)
Vice president
c)
Senate
d)
Governor
18.
What does "We the People" mean in the Preamble of the US Constitution?
a)
provide for a common defense
b)
ensure there is peace within the country
c)
provide for the well being of all citizens
d)
consent of the governed - government gets its power from the people
19.
Which amendment protects and guarantees state powers?
a)
9th
b)
8th
c)
10th
d)
14th
20.
What is the BEST way to make a change and be involved in government at the local level?
a)
submit a civic action plan at a city council meeting
b)
protest the issue
c)
start a petition
d)
boycott services
21.
Which of the following would be an example of a reserved power?
a)
establish post office
b)
set up public schools
c)
organize federal budget
d)
coin money
22.
Which of the following is the correct way to propose an amendment to the FLORIDA Constitution?
a)
citizens initiative ( start a petition)
b)
2/3 of Congress at the federal level
c)
3/4 of all state legislatures
d)
the governor creates an executive order
23.
Which of the following is the only way an amendment can be RATIFIED to the FLORIDA Constitution?
a)
3/4 of all state legislatures
b)
governor signs it
c)
60% of voters must vote yes
d)
2/3 of federal Congress
24.
Which of the following powers would a state NOT have the authority to do?
a)
make laws about education
b)
provide public safety
c)
create marriage laws
d)
establish post office
25.
What is a local law referred to as?
a)
statute
b)
executive order
c)
ordinance
d)
ex post facto laws
26.
Which of the three branches of government is in charge of its court systems?
a)
executive
b)
judicial
c)
legislative
27.
Which of the three branches of government is in charge of its court systems?
a)
executive
b)
judicial
c)
legislative
28.
Cities, towns, and counties are part of_______________government.
a)
state
b)
local
c)
federal
29.
The Florida constitution has two main purposes. One is to protect our rights, another is to...
a)
provide directions to county seats
b)
explain why people should vote
c)
explain the structure and purpose of the state government
d)
describe the structure of the National (US) government
30.
Which part of the United States Constitution protects individual rights?
a)
Preamble
b)
Amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Rights
31.
Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
a)
Preamble
b)
Amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Rights
32.
What clause in the US constitution claims that the Federal government has supreme power over the state and local?
a)
Supreme Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
State Clause
d)
Santa Clause
33.
How do I know the Federal government can make a decision if states are arguing?
a)
Supreme
b)
Judge
c)
Supremacy
d)
Conflict
34.
If principal Jackson wanted to make sure that every child at Lake Nona Middle School got a free elephant hat to wear on Fridays, what type of power would this be?
a)
Delegated
b)
Enumerated
c)
Reserved
d)
Concurrent
35.
Con means.....
a)
with
b)
with you
c)
with me
d)
with everyone
36.
Who is talked about when we say CONcurrent powers?
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
FedState
37.
If there was a big pothole on the Interstate, what level of government would pay and fix this?
a)
Fed
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
FedStateLocal
38.
Which one of these would be a concurrent power, meaning the federal government and the state government do this...
a)
establishing local governments
b)
mail delievery
c)
police force
d)
collect taxes
39.
If there was a local rule that you did not like, what would you try to change?
a)
Act
b)
Statute
c)
Ordinace
d)
Law
40.
What would be the best mode of action or the most effective way to get things done on a local level?
a)
Yell at the mayor
b)
Talk with the city council about your issues
c)
write a letter to the governor
d)
make an action plan and try to pass an ordinace
41.
If there is a problem in your state or local government, what would be something that you can do, to get the most action from the government?
a)
Write a letter
b)
go to a public meeting and give your concerns
c)
make an action plan or alternative proposal for the issue
d)
take a poll of citizens and have them sign a petition
42.
What is the next step of the Federal Law Making process after the House of Representatives vote on the bill and they pass it with a 85% yes vote?
a)
Goes to the president to sign or veto
b)
Goes to the mayor to sign or veto
c)
goes to the senate for a vote
d)
goes to the city council for a vote
43.
What power would an executive have to stop a bill from passing?
a)
Veto
b)
Sign
c)
Do Nothing
d)
Openly Speak About Not Liking It
44.
What happens after a bill is created and the idea is given to Congress
a)
Committee must discuss the bill to make sure it is ok
b)
President must discuss the bill to make sure it is ok
c)
House Votes on it
d)
Senate Votes on it
45.
What would be the part of the local government that makes the laws or the legislative branch of the city or town?
a)
city manager
b)
mayor
c)
county courts
d)
city council
46.
If Danny moved to a new house and needed to change the address on his driver's license, what level of government would he go to?
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
Any (FedStateLocal)
47.
Which level of government provides the most to its citizens directly?
a)
FedStateLocal
b)
Fed
c)
State
d)
Local
48.
Which level of government is "closest to the people"?
a)
FedStateLocal
b)
Fed
c)
State
d)
Local
49.
If President Trump or the US congress did not discuss, have a say, or vote, which one of these actions would not be able to be done?
a)
Make More School Days
b)
Fix State Roads
c)
Suspend Mail
d)
Allow People To Marry Their Pets
50.
If Gov Rick Scott or the FL congress did not discuss, have a say, or vote, which one of these actions would not be able to be done?
a)
Make More School Days
b)
Fix Interstate Roads
c)
Suspend Mail
d)
Declare War on North Korea
51.
Which one of these would be something the state and the local government can do?
a)
Fire Protection
b)
Police Force
c)
Trash Collecting
d)
Establishing Schools
52.
What is the difference is the US Constitution and the FL Constitution in terms of the rights for the people?
a)
FL gives less rights
b)
US gives more rights
c)
The Name
d)
No Difference
53.
How does the FL Constitution protect people's rights?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
List Of Rights
c)
FL Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Rights
54.
What is a difference in the amendment process between the US Constitution and the FL Constitution?
a)
FL has 2 ways to propose and the US has 5
b)
US has 2 ways to propose and the FL has 5
c)
In both Constitutions, people have a say and can propose and ratify
d)
In the FL Constitution a governor has to sign off on the amendments but in the US, the president can sign off on them
55.
Why is the FL amendment process different than the US or federal?
a)
In FL Constitution, people are involved. In US, they are not
b)
Only in FL constitution there are 10 ways to propose and ratify
c)
In FL they only have ratified 27 amendments
d)
In US, there is 5 ways to propose an amendment.
56.
Which of the following rights are protected under both the US and FL constitution?
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Cleaning Up The FL Everglades
c)
World Hunger
d)
Minimum Wage To Work
57.
Who hold executive power in the FL Constitution?
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
Governor
d)
City Manager
58.
Who hold executive power in the US Constitution?
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
Governor
d)
City Manager
59.
Who would give a state of the union speech?
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
Governor
d)
City Manager
60.
Who would give a state of the state speech?
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
Governor
d)
City Manager
61.
Who can grant pardons?
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
Governor
d)
President, Governor, Mayor
62.
Who is the chief executive for their level of government?
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
Governor
d)
President, Governor, Mayor
63.
How many years can a president and a govenor serve?
a)
1 year term
b)
5 year term
c)
As long as they keep getting elected
d)
4 year term
64.
What are the powers of the Federal government called?
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
65.
What are the powers of the State government called?
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
66.
What are the powers of the Federal & State government called?
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
67.
What is another word for given?
a)
Delgated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
68.
What is another word for delegated?
a)
Enumerated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
69.
What amendment says that the states are reserved powers?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
8
d)
10
70.
Why must we give the federal government power?
a)
Mr. Lumpy Cream Cheese
b)
Power needs to be seperated
c)
Checks and balances
d)
all of the above
71.
Your table is reserved?
a)
Fedral
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
City
72.
Which one of these would be a delegated power?
a)
Coin Money
b)
Borrow Money
c)
Collect Taxes
73.
Which one of these would be a reserved power?
a)
Coin Money
b)
Borrow Money
c)
Collect Taxes
d)
Business license to make money
74.
Which one of these would be a concurrent power?
a)
Coin Money
b)
Borrow Money
c)
Fire department
d)
Declare war
75.
If the US Congress can declare war, what type of power would this be?
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
76.
If the FL and other states can conduct elections, what type of power would this be?
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
77.
What power would allow the federal government to make the FBI, the state government to make the FL highway patrol, and the local government to make the Orlando police department?
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
78.
School
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
79.
School Lunch
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
80.
School Lunch Trays
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
81.
School Lunch People
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
82.
School Lunch Tables
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
83.
Dean Perkins & Mr. Rosado
a)
Delegated
b)
Reserved
c)
Concurrent
d)
France
84.
What is the 1st step in the law making process?
a)
Come up with an idea
b)
Senate Vote
c)
President Sign or Veto
d)
Committee Debates and Changes if needed
85.
What is the 2nd step in the law making process?
a)
Come up with an idea
b)
Senate Vote
c)
President Sign or Veto
d)
Committee Debates and Changes if needed
86.
What is the 4th step in the law making process?
a)
Come up with an idea
b)
Senate Vote
c)
President Sign or Veto
d)
Committee Debates and Changes if needed
87.
What is the last step in the law making process?
a)
Come up with an idea
b)
Senate Vote
c)
President Sign or Veto
d)
Committee Debates and Changes if needed
88.
What is the last step in the state law making process?
a)
Come up with an idea
b)
Senate Vote
c)
Governor Sign or Veto
d)
Committee Debates and Changes if needed
89.
What is the last step in the local law making process?
a)
Come up with an idea
b)
Senate Vote
c)
Mayor Sign or Veto
d)
Committee Debates and Changes if needed
90.
How can a bill still survive even if it gets vetoed?
a)
States can vote it in!
b)
Congress can override with a 1/2 vote
c)
Congress can override with a 2/3 vote
d)
Nothing, it is dead. it is not a zombie
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