Worksheetsstate and local government
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
The division of power between Central government and Local government.
Unitary
Federal system
a Confederacy
Acts as the Executive of the State
The Governor
The General Assembly
The Georgia Superior Court
Acts as the second in command in case something happens to the Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor
The Speaker of the State House
Pre-tem of the Georgia Senate
Which is a responsibility of state government?
regulating public transportation
public education
providing clean drinking water
providing fire protection
What is the highest level of courts within a state?
The appellate courts
District courts
The state Supreme Court
The federal Supreme Court
The Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Florida are identical.
True
False
Which of the following is a shared obligation of the federal, state, and local governments?
issuing passports
constructing roads and highways
coining money
making treaties with foreign nations
Which level of government is responsible for regulating teaching licenses?
city
state
county
federal
The scenario below describes a safety issue.
"A school bus stop is located on a city street with no crosswalk. Most of the students who are picked up at the bus stop live on the opposite side of the street, requiring them to cross a busy intersection to get to their bus."
What is the most effective strategy for getting the bus stop moved?
speaking to the bus driver
writing letters to the mayor
writing letters to the governor
speaking to a school board member
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors
What is ONE responsibility that the governor does NOT have?
Leading the state militia.
Balancing a state budget.
Approving state laws.
Dealing with issues concerning education.
Which service is performed by local government?
Minting coins
Delivering mail
Providing fire protection
Granting teacher certificates
A method of referring potential laws directly to the people for approval
referendum
initiative
statute
ordinances
