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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of a reserved power?the power to collect taxesthe power to establish post officesthe power to educate young citizensthe power to declare war on foreign enemies.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of a concurrent power?the power to borrow moneythe power to regulate interstate commercethe power to set admission requirements for state universitiesthe power to make naturalization rules for immigrants.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution?It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the U.S. Constitution.It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida ConstitutionThe Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment.The U.S. Constitution requires two steps for amendment, while the Florida Constitution is amended in a single step.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich obligation is owed by state governments to their citizens?making local zoning ordinancesdefending the nation against foreign attacknegotiating trade agreements with foreign nationsregulating the activities of professionals such as doctors and lawyers.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an obligation owed by local governments to their citizens?The operation of public school districts.The establishment of statewide curricular requirements.The provision of professional certification requirements for teachers.the setting of national economic policies to promote full employment
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The table identifies services provided by different levels of government.
Which completes the diagram?Enforces local building codesOperates police and fire departmentsConducts diplomacy with foreign leadersEstablishes high school graduation requirements - 7. Multiple ChoiceUse the Chart to answer the question.
Which governments provide garbage collection services to homes and business?I onlyI and IIIII onlyI, II, and II - 8. Multiple ChoiceUse the Chart to answer the question.
Which levels of government establish and implement educational requirements for minors?I onlyI and IIII and IIII, II, and II - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich document does the Florida Declaration of Rights most closely resemble?Magna CartaThe Bill of RightsThe U.S. ConstitutionThe Declaration of Independence
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one way that the government of the State of Florida differs from the federal government?Florida judges hold their positions with lifetime tenure.Members of the Cabinet in Florida also sit in the state legislature.Several Cabinet members in Florida are elected rather than appointed.Unlike the Vice President of the United States, the Lieutenant Governor of Florida is appointed.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a law passed by a Florida county or municipality called?an acta statutea precedentan ordinance
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is guaranteed by the "Supremacy Clause" of the U.S. Constitution?the supremacy of federal over state law.the supremacy of individual rights over government power.the supremacy of Congress over the Presidentthe supremacy of the people over their government.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows several steps in how a bill becomes a law in Florida.
What is the next step in this process?The bill is sent to a conference committee.The bill is sent to the Governor for approval.Two thirds of both houses need to support the bill.The bill is sent to the other house of the legislature. - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?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 naturalization of citizens.Both levels of government can establish systems for granting patents to inventors.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceBased on the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which powers belong to either state governments or individual citizens?all powers needed to conduct U.S. Foreign policy.all powers needed by Congress to carry out its enumerated powers.All powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution.All powers needed to prevent corruption and abuse by the federal government.
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