WorksheetsPowers of the States
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is one way Florida's government is similar to the U.S. government?
our executive leader is called a President
we have 3 branches
Senators serve 6 year terms
Senators have term limits
All of the following are examples of concurrent powers, EXCEPT:
power to tax the citizens
power to borrow money
power to declare war
power to make & enforce laws
Local governments are important to the states because they provide services such a garbage pick up and local road repair.
True
False
Where in the U.S. Constitution does it mention reserved powers of the states?
Article 1
Article 7
Amendment 5
Amendment 10
In the U.S. Constitution, powers are delegated to the states.
True
False
Which of the following is a power denied to the states?
making treaties with other countries
passing a state income tax
giving powers to local governments
passing seat belt laws
What does the "Supremacy Clause" mean?
state laws are superior to federal laws
federal laws are superior to state laws
the President is superior to Congress
Congress is superior to the President
Where are our rights as citizens listed in Florida's state constitution?
Florida Bill of Rights
Declaration of Rights
First Ten Amendments
Article 10
All of the following are TRUE about Florida's state legislature, EXCEPT:
it is bicameral
legislators have 2 year term limits
legislators represent districts
the legislature is divided into departments
Justices to the Florida Supreme court are appointed by the President of the United States.
True
False
Who is the head of the Executive branch in Florida's government?
Governor
Commissioner
Mayor
CFO
Which of the following department heads are elected by the people to work with Florida's Governor?
Attorney General
Commissioner of Agriculture
Chief Financial Officer
all choices provided
Which of Florida's courts hears cases about misdemeanors?
Florida Supreme Court
Florida Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
County Court
All of the following rights are included in Florida's Constitution, EXCEPT:
due process
right to vote at 18
free public education
minimum wage
Both the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution forbid the passage of laws that limit our freedom of speech.
True
False
Why does the Florida Constitution mention "no use of gill nets"?
to protect marine life
its too expensive for fishermen
to keep fishing for sport
it does not say that
What region of Florida is protected from environmental damage in the state Constitution?
Tallahassee
Tampa Bay
Everglades
Daytona Beach
Judges appointed by the Governor keep their positions for life.
True
False
"We the People" refers to the idea of:
rule of law
consent of the governed
due process
freedom of expression
Florida's Declaration of Rights give us fewer rights than the Bill of Rights.
True
False
Which obligation is owed by state governments to their citizens?
filling potholes in your neighborhood to keep the road safe
passing laws to stop illegal immigration at its borders
negotiating trade agreements with foreign nations
regulating the activities professionals like doctors and lawyers
Which obligation is owed by local governments to their citizens?
the operation of public school districts
the establishment of statewide testing
creating a military to defend its people
establishing a minimum wage requirement
Which government is responsible for providing garbage collection?
U.S. Government
Florida Government
County/City Government
Government is not responsbile
Which government is responsible for establishing and implementing education requirements for minors?
U.S. Government
Florida Government
County/City Government
parents
What is a law passed by a Florida county or municipality called?
a bill
a statute
a law
an ordinance
