WorksheetsFederal, State and Local Government
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 34mins
The Supremacy Clause states that
Powers that are not given to the Federal government are
Powers held by both the state and national governments are called
Run public schools
To declare war is a
Enumerated (federal only) power
To regulate schools & education is a
Enumerated (federal only) power
To enforce laws is a
Enumerated/delegated (federal only) power
To coin (make) & print money is a
enumerated/delegated (federal only) power
To create courts is a
enumerated/delegated (federal only) power
To make marriage laws is a
The power to tax is a(n)
enumerated power
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government
federalism
supremacy clause
10th amendment
enumerated powers
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
What's the document that outlines state government structure?
The Constitution
Florida State Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Which statement identifies a basic similarity between the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?
Both have a preamble, articles and amendments.
Both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes
Both provide details on the qualifications for voting in elections
Both have detailed provisions on public education and local government
The following comes from a document.
“We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.”
What is this document?
Preamble to the United States Constitution
Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Florida Constitution
Pledge of Allegiance
Which part of the Florida Constitution protects rights?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Freedom Bill
Declaration of Rights
What conclusion can you make based on the graphic?
the Florida Constitution is much older than the U.S.
the Florida Constitution is much longer than the U.S.
There have been few disputes with the U.S. Constitution
Florida became a state in 1968
The follow are constitutional elements
Amendments
Preamble
Articles
Which title would be best for this list of elements?
Florida and County Government
Florida and U.S. Government.
City and County Government
City and U.S. Government
Which type of government would deal with this situation?
Residents want a duck crossing sign to be placed next to residential street in their neighborhood to let people know that they need to slow down and watch out for the birds.
Federal
state
Local
Which type of government would deal with this situation?
A retiree has their car broken into while it was parked in their driveway.
Federal
state
Local
Engaged citizens are involved in their government. Which level of government should you contact if you want a sidewalk to get added to your neighborhood?
Local
state
federal
Engaged citizens are involved in their government. Which level of government should you contact if you are unhappy that troops are still in Afghanistan?
Local
state
federal
Who is the highest Executive in the State?
Governor
President
Lt. Govenor
Mayor
What is an ordinance?
A local law.
a state law
a federal law.
a court ruling
What do we call the chief executive of a city or town?
Governor
Lt. Governor
President
Mayor
