WorksheetsUnit 3.1 State and Local Governments
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
How is the structure of Florida's gov't similar to the structure of the federal gov't?
both have nine Supreme Court justices
both have a legislative branch with two chambers
both have Supreme Court justices who serve for life
both have an executive branch headed by a president
Which of the following groups is involved in making laws?
legislatures
the police
government agencies
judges
What power is available to president or governor to try to stop legislation that they oppose?
Veto
Impeachment
Executive Order
Checks and Balances
Which jurisdiction gives district courts the authority to hear and decide federal cases first?
executive
mandatory
original
exclusive
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
Federal
State
Local
Country
Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
Elastic clause
Writ of Cert
Supremacy Clause
Santa Clause
Which of the following are examples of reserved powers?
declaring war and governing combat
establishing and funding a system of public education
coining money & fixing the standards of weights and measures
raising and maintaining a navy
Which level of government regulates drivers' licenses?
county
federal
state
municipal
All of these are similarities between the Florida and the U.S. Constitution, EXCEPT
Both levels allow for the collection of taxes.
Both include an amendment process
Both include a Preamble
Both include of the Bill of Rights
Which of the following is a way state legislatures may oversee executive & 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
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Citizens can be involved in making policy.
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
Which institution is NOT part of the lawmaking process at the state or federal level?
the courts
the Senate
the Executive Branch
the House of Representatives
All these powers the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common. EXCEPT?
veto
chief executive
grant pardons
impeachment
At both the state & federal level a bill must be approved by _ to progress in lawmaking process
circuit courts
the chief justice
the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
both chambers of Congress
Which service is performed by local government?
Delivering mail
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
Providing fire protection
In which level of government do officials vote on a new ordinance?
Federal
State
Local
Country
Which jurisdiction allows a higher court to review a case from a lower court?
concurrent
exclusive
appellate
incremental
What do the highest courts in Florida and the United States have in common?
Both have the same number of justices.
Both have chief justices.
Justices serve for life with good behavior.
Justices serve for set terms of office.
Which court would be the first to hear a dispute about a small sum of money between 2 neighbors?
Circuit Court of Appeals
county court
appellate court
Florida Supreme Court
How is the structure of Florida's gov't similar to the structure of the federal government?
Both have nine supreme court justices.
Both have an executive branch headed by a president.
Both have a bicameral legislative branch.
Justices are appointed for life.
What part of the Florida Constitution that protects individual rights?
Amendments
Bill of Rights
Florida Declaration of Rights
Preamble
Who must sign the bill in order for it to become a law at the state and federal level?
the governor; the president
the speaker; the vice president
the governor; the sergeant at arms
the lieutenant governor; the speaker
