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Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
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 of voting in elections
both have detailed provisions on public education and local government
To which public official should the homeowner write if they are upset by a notice changing the day of trash collection?
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
State Representative
County Commissioner
Based on this poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for judge.
Doug is running for mayor.
Doug is running for governor.
Doug is running for president.
Which option is most likely to finish this statement?
It is illegal to suspend trash collection.
It is illegal to suspend police services.
It is illegal to suspend mail delivery.
It is illegal to suspend fire services.
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors
Which option best illustrates the concept of federalism as established by the U.S. Constitution?
Enumerated powers describe the authority granted to the national legislature.
Concurrent powers are shared by the national and state governments.
Governing powers are divided between branches of government.
Judicial powers are used to ensure fair trials.
Which statement identifies a similarity between the U.S. and Florida constitutions?
both guarantee individual freedoms
both have the same amendment process
both outline the process for obtaining citizenship
both outline the framework for state and local governments
Requiring children to provide a home address before entering school is an example of which power?
concurrent
delegated
implied
reserved
Which describes concurrent powers?
The national government sets standards state governments must follow
The national government shares powers with the state governments
The national government has supremacy over state governments
The national government follows the lead of state governments
The map below shows the number of people on state and federal death row in the United States as of 2012. What constitutional principle does it illustrate?
enumerated powers
concurrent powers
delegated powers
reserved powers
The map below illustrates a constitutional power. What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
reserved powers
expressed powers
delegated powers
concurrent powers
Which are examples of reserved powers?
issuing driver's licences
establish post offices
regulating public education
declare war
What is guaranteed by the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution?
supremacy of federal law over state law
supremacy of individual rights over government power
supremacy of Congress over the President
supremacy of the people over their government
All of the following are services provided by local governments:
garbage collection
fire protection
regulating utilities (electricity, gas, and water)
establishing schools
Establishing schools is a power provided by the local government, and operating schools is a reserved power
true
false
Concurrent powers include all of the following except:
making and enforcing laws
levying taxes
providing for the general welfare
establishing post offices
Enumerated powers include all of the following except:
regulating elections
raise, maintain, and command the military forces of the United States
establish standard weights and measures
negotiate treaties
regulate the practice of law and medicine
What is the main purpose of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
To give all power to the federal government
To allow states to govern their own citizens in all matters
To ensure that powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people
To make sure the President has more power than Congress
Based on this passage, what has been a long-term result between the states and the federal government?
States must first obtain approval from the president to pass a law.
State laws that conflict with the U.S. Constitution will be repealed.
States have their own constitutions and do not have to follow the U.S. Constitution.
States may pass any laws they want as long as they have the support of their citizens.
What conclusion can be drawn from this headline?
Citizens can be involved in policymaking through their representatives.
Citizens can be directly involved in policymaking.
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
The amendment processes for the Florida and U.S. Constitutions are different because
The U.S. Constitution requires voters to approve the proposed amendment, and the Florida Constitution does not.
An amendment can be added to the Florida Constitution if 60% of voters approve it, and the U.S. Constitution requires 50% voter approval.
3/5 of both houses of the Florida Legislature can propose an amendment, and 2/3 of a vote of both houses of Congress vote to approve an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are ratified by state legislatures, and amendments to the Florida Constitution are ratified by the voters.
