Concurrent, Delegated, or Reserved Powers?
Julia is a resident of California. She has to pay her income taxes. To what government (state, federal, or both) does she owe the taxes, and why?
Julia owes both state and federal income taxes because the State of California and the US government both have the power to raise taxes (it is a concurrent power).
How is the amendment process for amending the Florida Constitution different than the process of amending the US Constitution?
There are more ways to amend the Florida Constitution.
What does municipal government mean?
City/town
Define public policy.
Actions taken by government to solve problems and achieve goals are known as public policy.
In the state of Florida, all high school students must earn a passing score on the Algebra I End of Course Assessment in order to graduate and earn a high school diploma. What government (federal, state, or both) has the power to make this decision?
State government
Name 3 similarities between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution.
Each ___ in Florida has its own school district.
County
Define petition.
A formal request to government officials, signed by citizens who agree with the demand.
Marvin is a doctor. He has engaged in unethical practices and may lose his license. Who has the power to regulate licenses of professionals such as doctors?
State government
How is the Florida Governor's Cabinet different than the US President's Cabinet?
The Florida Cabinet is elected, whereas the US President's Cabinet is appointed.
Which government is responsible for parks and recreation, arts, sewer, water, and waste?
Municipal government
After identifying a problem, why should you gather data and information before developing public policy alternatives?
-You can know the appropriate level of government, department, etc.
-You can know how widespread the problem is (or is not)
-You can find a solution that will work well for multiple groups of people with differing perspectives.
State 3 powers delegated to the federal government.
Name two ways the Florida Constitution is different than the US Constitution.
The Florida Constitution establishes English as its official language, prohibits state income tax, and lists rights at the beginning rather than in the amendments.
In Florida, _______ are established to govern flood control because the issue is best managed by flooding zones rather than by the county or municipal government.
Special districts
Name the 3 ways citizens have the power to change public policy.
They have the right to speak at government hearings and meetings for input into proposed new laws, regulations, or rules.
They have the right to communicate (e.g. telephone, email, tweet, petition) with their government officials.
They have the right to elect people who will support their ideas.
State one example of a reserved power, delegated power, and a concurrent power.
Federal (delegated/enumerated) powers: Coin money; regulate interstate and foreign trade; raise and maintain armed forces; declare war; govern US territories and admit new states; and conduct foreign relations.
Reserved (state) powers: regulate trade and business in the state; establish public schools; pass license requirements for professionals; conduct elections; establish local governments.
Concurrent (shared) powers: borrow money; collect taxes; establish courts; define crimes and set punishments; claim private property for public use.
How many ways can the Florida Constitution be amended and how many ways can the US Constitution be amended?
Florida's Constitution can be amended in 5 ways, while the US Constitution can be amended in 2 ways.
Which level of local government is responsible for keeping records on citizens?
County government
Name the steps you should take to solve local problems.
Identify the problem
Gather data and information about the problem
Identify the level of government and the best agency for addressing the problem
Develop a few possible public policy alternatives, or options
Look at how the solutions may work (PRO) and how the solutions might not work (CON).
Based on the PROs and CONs, choose the best public policy alternative
Present your public policy alternative to the local government agency that is responsible for your issue