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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The passage describes a problem facing an individual and his community.
Which government agency should Benjamin contact about this problem?
the Florida Department of Agriculture
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
the Florida Department of Health
the Florida Division of Emergency Management
Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?
the county commissioner
the president
the governor
the mayor
During the November 2012 elections, many voters had to wait in long lines in order to vote, which sparked debate over voting procedures. Which level of government is responsible for addressing and fixing problems with the voting process?
city
county
federal
state
The map, titled Public Education Finances, illustrates a constitutional power. What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
Reserved powers
Expressed powers
Delegated powers
Concurrent powers
The ________ of the branch of the U.S. Government carries out the law. (a)
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
James K. Polk
Match the economic systems to its characteristics or meaning.
Command economy
Centrally owned by the government
Mixed economy
Public and private sectors
Traditional economy
Customs, family, and historical basis
Free Market
Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.
Match the following
first shots of the war
Lexington and Concord
convinced the French to join the Americans
Battle of Saratoga
Washington's troops survived brutal winter
Valley Forge
British army surrendered to Washington
Yorktown
Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America
Treaty of Paris
Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.
Match the following person with the event they spearheaded...
Rosa Parks
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Little Rock Nine
Integration in Little Rock H.S.
Freedom Riders
civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States
Herman Sweatt
Black law student who challenged UT LAW
Jackie Robinson
first African-American baseball player to cross the "color line" and join MLB
How did Abraham Lincoln wanted to treat the South? (a)
harshly
leniently
severely
rigorously
is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.
Federalism
Communism
Socialism
Which did the Federalists believe in and which did the Anti Federalists believe?
Federalists
Supported the Constitution
Anti Federalists
Were against approving the Constitution
Anti Federalists
Wanted small local governments
Federalists
Wanted to have a strong national republic
Who establishes courts?
Federal
Federal & State
State
Several children become sick after swimming in a public swimming pool. Which group would most likely conduct an investigation?
Department of Human Services
Public Water Commission
State Board of Health
Department of Public Safety
Concurrent Powers are given to . . .
The states
The federal government
Both the state and federal government
Local government
What impact do a community's climate and resources have?
Have no effect on government services in the community.
Can affect the types of government services needed by the people there.
Do not affect people's decisions to live there.
Should not affect the local government.
The statement is taken from a speech by a public official on January 4, 2011. based on the passage, what is the purpose of government services in people's lives?
Resolve constitutional conflicts
Resolve municipal conflicts
Promote domestic security
Promote foreign affairs
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the. . .
Relative Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Supremacy Clause
Santa Clause
Which statement identifies a similarity between state and federal governments?
Both levels of government can borrow money for paying expenses.
Both levels of government can establish post offices for sending mail.
Both levels of government can determine rules for the naturalization of citizens.
Both levels of government can establish systems for granting patents to invent.
What does 'CG' stand for in the context of government and public administration?
A) Coast Guard
B) City Government
C) Central Government
D) County Government
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Central Government (CG) in a federal system?
A) Managing local schools
B) Conducting foreign affairs
C) Maintaining city parks
D) Issuing driver's licenses
In a federal system, how does the Central Government (CG) typically interact with state governments?
A) It completely controls state governments
B) It shares power with state governments
C) It has no interaction with state governments
D) It only interacts during emergencies
Which of the following is an example of a service typically provided by the Central Government (CG)?
A) National defense
B) Local road maintenance
C) Public school administration
D) City sanitation services
What is a common characteristic of Central Governments (CG) in democratic countries?
A) They are elected by the people
B) They are appointed by the monarch
C) They are hereditary positions
D) They are selected by local councils
