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Federal, State and Local Government Review
Federal, State and Local Government Review
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A quick review of federal, state and local government
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Which powers belong to state governments or the citizens according to the 10th amendment?
powers needed to conduct U.S. foreign policy
all powers needed by Congress
all powers needed to prevent corruption
all powers not delegated to the federal gov.
2
What is a reserved power?
power to coin money
power to regulate elections
power to collect taxes
power to declare war
3
Another word for city or town is
ordinance.
municipality.
hamlet.
charter.
4
What is the system called in which power is divided between the federal gov. & the states?
federalism
confederalism
democracy
republic
5
Which constitution is easier to amend and grants government the power to oversee education?
Citrus County Charter
U.S. Constitution
FL Constitution
Georgia Charter
6
_______ indicates federal laws prevail over state laws in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution.
the municipality clause.
The necessary and proper clause.
The supremacy clause.
The reserved clause.
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What is an example of a concurrent power?
power to hold elections
power to regulate education
power to tax
power to make marriage laws
8
What are our nation's three levels of government that have jurisdiction over us?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Federal, Legislative and Local
Federal, State and Local
Legislative, Judicial and State
9
The 10th amendment to the U.S. Constitution states which powers belong to the states?
all powers needed to conduct foreign policy
all powers not delegated to the federal government
all powers needed to prevent corruption by the federal gov.
all powers needed by Congress
10
Who is the elected executive leader of a state?
Commissioner
Judge
Mayor
Governor
11
Unlike the U.S. Constitution, FL's Constitution requires a review every ________ years.
10
30
40
20
12
After both houses of a state legislature approve a bill, the bill becomes a law after signed by
the State Supreme Court.
the U.S. President.
the governor.
the Attorney General.
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What is "The Supreme Law of the Land"?
The U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Federalism
The Federal Government
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Which document does the FL Declaration of Rights most closely resemble?
The U.S. Constitution
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
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How are the U.S. Constitution and FL Constitution similar?
Both have a preamble, articles and amendments.
Both include voting details.
Both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes.
Both have detailed provisions on public education.
