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WorksheetsUnit 5 State and Local Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The mayor of Jacksonville decides that he is going to build a dam in the St. John’s River
that will prevent freshwater from flowing to neighboring counties. Without the fresh water, the agriculture in these nearby counties will suffer and wildlife could be harmed.
Who is responsible for solving this debate?
State judiciary
Federal judiciary
State legislature
Federal executive
Evelyn is preparing to speak to her fellow city council members about trash collection in the city. She looks at a chart made by her aide.
Which argument could she make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service instead of a private service?
Can replacement will be easier if the city service collects trash.
Recycling will increase if the city service collects trash.
Residents will pay less if the city service collects trash.
There will be more jobs available if the city service collects trash.
Why are canned food drives held?
to help community groups support those in need
to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities
to help county officials meet their obligations
to help state agencies distribute benefits
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
neither protects individual rights
both include an amendment process
neither provides for a chief executive
both include a nine member Supreme Court
Luis owns a small store in the downtown business district. He learned that at the next monthly council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Luis is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, his business will suffer.
Which of the following should be Luis’s final step in attempting to resolve this issue?
prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces
present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting
call council members with concerns about the proposed policy
survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue
The headline describes an action by citizens.
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
The passage below is taken from a historical document.
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.
Source: Article 6, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution
Based on the passage, which of the following would be permitted under the Constitution?
Florida would declare war on a foreign country.
Florida amends the state constitution to eliminate the right to free speech
Florida enacts a law striking down the No Child Left Behind Act signed by President George W. Bush.
Florida would be required to follow the No Child Left Behind Act signed by President George W. Bush.
Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
Declaration of Rights
Bill of Rights
Amendments
Preamble
To which public officials should Evelyn present to express her opinion about changes in trash pick-up services?
City Commission
Governor’s Cabinet
Homeowner’s Association
U.S. House of Representatives
The requirement that children be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which type of power?
concurrent
delegated
enumerated
reserved
created property taxes
established a zoning board
required a balanced budget
guaranteed individual freedoms
What do the highest courts of 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.
The following passage is found in the U.S. Constitution:
"This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;"
Source: Public Domain/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Based on the passage, what has been a long term result shaping the relationship between the states and the federal government?
States must first obtain approval from the President to pass a law.
States may pass any laws they want as long as they have the support of their citizens.
If a federal law conflicts with a state law, the federal law is the law that is followed.
States have their own constitutions and do not have to follow the U.S. Constitution.
Which service is performed by local government?
Delivering mail
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
Providing fire protection
Which is a responsibility of state government?
regulating public transportation
regulating public education
providing clean drinking water
providing fire protection
The diagram shows some of the steps involved in creating a Florida state law.
What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
The governor signs the bill into law.
The bill goes to the Senate for action.
The people vote on the bill in an election.
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.
What powers do the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?
deliver State of the Union address, four-year term, commander-in-chief, grant pardons
six-year term, grant pardons, make treaties, commander-in-chief
grant pardons, veto, deliver State of the Union address, six-year term
veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four-year term
Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to impact state government?
Testifying before Congress
Conducting a service project
Voting for governor
Joining an interest group
Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?
Testifying before Congress
Participating in a community service project
Voting for president
Speaking at a city council meeting
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?
Laura has never owned land in Florida.
Laura is not a Florida resident.
Laura is not yet 40 years old.
Laura has never voted.
