State and Local Government

What is an important function of the Governor of Florida? A. to give advisory opinions on the constitutionality of proposed laws B. to act as chief executive of Florida's state government C. to act as Commander-in-Chief of U.S. armed forces D. to appoint and receive ambassadors

B. to act as chief executive of Florida's state government

In what way are the constitutions of Florida and the United States similar? A. Both begin with "We the People." B. Both designate English as the "official language." C. Both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes. D. Both contain provisions on how citizens should register to vote.

A. Both begin with "We the People."

How the Florida Constitution Differs from the U.S. Constitution 1. It establishes a cabinet with elected officials. 2. It prohibits personal income taxes. 3. It creates a trust fund for the Everglades. 4. ??? Which sentence completes the chart? A. It designates English as the "official language." B. It establishes a government with three branches. C. It gives the chief executive powers as commander-in-chief. D. It creates a bicameral legislature with a Senate and a House of Representatives.

A. It designates English as the "official language."

Which is an example of a concurrent power? A. The power to borrow money B. The power to regulate interstate commerce C. The power to set admission requirements for state universities D. The power to make naturalization rules for immigrants

A. The power to borrow money

Ms. Smith has just moved to Florida and would like to register as a voter. Which level of government is responsible for setting the general rules for voter registration? A. state B. county C. federal D. municipal

A. state

12.What power does the Governor of Florida have that the President of the United States lacks? A. the power to reduce expenditures if there is a shortfall in revenue B. the power to veto bills passed by the legislature C. the power to pardon those convicted of crimes D. the power to act as a commander-in-chief

A. the power to reduce expenditures if there is a shortfall in revenue

Which phrase completes the table? A. Mayor B. Governor C. Chief Justice D. County Commissioner Executive president - ??? - county manager

B. Governor

How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution? A. It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the U.S. Constitution. B. It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida Constitution. C. The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment. D. The U.S. Constitution is amended in a single step.

B. It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida Constitution.

The supreme executive power shall be vested in a governor, who shall be commander-in-chief of all military forces of the state not in active service of the United States. The governor shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed. Which official in the U.S. Constitution is most similar to the state official described above? A. Speaker of the House B. President of the United States C. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court D. President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate

B. President of the United States

Three-fifths of each house of the legislature votes for the amendment; or an initiative of voters proposes the amendment; or the Constitutional Revision Commission or Taxation and Budget Reform Commission = ??? Which sentence completes the diagram? A. The Speaker of the House approves the amendment. B. Sixty percent (60 %) of the voters approve the amendment. C. A majority of the Florida Supreme Court Justices approve the amendment. D. A majority of the members of the Governor's Cabinet approve the amendment.

B. Sixty percent (60 %) of the voters approve the amendment.

State Maintaining highways = issuing building codes = ??? Which phrase completes the diagram? A. Coining money B. Operating school districts C. Regulating statewide utilities D. Regulating interstate commerce

C. Regulating statewide utilities

Which is an example of a reserved power? A. The power to collect taxes B. The power to establish post offices C. The power to educate young citizens D. The power to declare war on foreign enemies

C. The power to educate young citizens

10.What is an ordinance? A. a type of executive order issued by the President B. a requirement imposed by the U.S. Supreme Court C. a law passed by a county or municipal government D. a non-binding recommendation passed by Congress

C. a law passed by a county or municipal government

Burnt Store Road in Fort Myers was damaged in a recent storm. Which level of government is responsible for repairing this road? A. national B. federal C. local D. state

C. local

Which services are provided by state governments? A. maintaining national defense B. operating public school districts C. setting rules for the naturalization of immigrants D. setting educational standards for state school systems

D. setting educational standards for state school systems

Which service is provided by state governments? A. cleaning local roads B. operating local school districts C. managing local police and fire departments D. setting statewide education standards for children

D. setting statewide education standards for children

What is a law passed by a Florida county or municipality called? E. An Act F. A Statute G. A Precedent H. An Ordinance

H. An Ordinance

Which document does the Florida Declaration of Rights most closely resemble? I. Magna Carta J. The Bill of Rights K. The U.S. Constitution L. The Declaration of Independence

J. The Bill of Rights

Which statement identifies a basic similarity between the U.S. and Florida Constitutions? M. Both have a preamble, articles and amendments N. Both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes O. Both provide details on the qualifications for voting in election P. Both have detailed provisions on public education and local government

M. Both have a preamble, articles and amendments

Which is an obligation owed by local governments to their citizens? Q. The operation of public school districts R. The establishment of statewide curricular requirements S. The provision of professional certification requirements for teachers T. The setting of national economic policies to promote full employment

Q. The operation of public school districts