Florida's Constitution
What is the main purpose of Florida’s Constitution?
A. To explain Florida’s weather
B. To establish the rules and structure of Florida’s government
C. To list every city in Florida
D. To describe Florida’s geography
B. To establish the rules and structure of Florida’s government
Which branch of Florida’s government makes state laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Local
C. Legislative
What is a representative government?
A. A government where one person makes all the decisions
B. A government where citizens choose people to make decisions for them
C. A government controlled by businesses
D. A government with no elected leaders
B. A government where citizens choose people to make decisions for them
Which level of government makes decisions for a local community in Florida?
A. Federal government
B. Local government
C. State government
D. International government
B. Local government
What is one way citizens can participate in government?
A. Voting
B. Ignoring elections
C. Breaking laws
D. Avoiding community issues
A. Voting
Which document is the highest law of the state of Florida?
A. The Florida Constitution
B. The Declaration of Independence
C. The Florida Driver’s Handbook
D. The U.S. Census
A. The Florida Constitution
Which branch of Florida’s government is led by Governor Ron DeSantis?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. County
How do citizens choose representatives in a representative government?
A. By voting in elections
B. By writing a book
C. By paying taxes
D. By joining a sports team
A. By voting in elections
Which is an example of local government in Florida?
A. President Donald Trump
B. Governor Ron DeSantis
C. Mayor Donna Deegan
D. Mrs. Melissa Kennedy
C. Mayor Donna Deegan
Which action is an example of civic involvement at the local level?
A. Attending a city council meeting
B. Watching a movie
C. Playing a video game
D. Going on vacation
A. Attending a city council meeting
What does the Florida Constitution protect for the people of Florida?
A. Only the right to vote
B. Rights and freedoms
C. Only property owned by businesses
D. Only the rights of government officials
B. Rights and freedoms
What is the main job of the Honorable Judge Nicole Saunders?
A. Make laws
B. Enforce laws
C. Interpret laws and settle legal cases
D. Collect taxes
C. Interpret laws and settle legal cases
Which is one way a citizen can become involved in state or local government?
A. Voting in elections
B. Ignoring community issues
C. Refusing to follow laws
D. Avoiding public meetings
A. Voting in elections
Who is usually the leader of a city government in Florida?
A. Governor
B. Mayor
C. President
D. Senator
B. Mayor
How can citizens share their opinions about a state or local issue with government leaders?
A. Contact an elected official
B. Ignore the issue
C. Refuse to learn about it
D. Avoid elections
A. Contact an elected official
Which part of Florida’s Constitution explains the three branches of state government?
A. The Preamble
B. The Declaration of Rights
C. The Government of the State
D. The State Symbols section
C. The Government of the State
Which statement correctly compares Florida’s three branches?
A. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch carries out laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
B. All three branches make laws.
C. The governor leads all three branches.
D. The judicial branch makes laws, while the legislative branch interprets them.
A. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch carries out laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
A group of citizens wants their city government to improve a local park. Which action could help them participate in local government?
A. Attend a city council meeting and share their ideas
B. Make a new state constitution
C. Elect the governor
D. Change the U.S. Constitution
A. Attend a city council meeting and share their ideas
Which is an example of a responsibility of local government?
A. Declaring war
B. Printing U.S. money
C. Providing services such as parks, roads, and public safety
D. Making laws for every state
C. Providing services such as parks, roads, and public safety
A student wants to help improve a neighborhood park. Which action shows civic involvement?
A. Organizing a community cleanup
B. Complaining but taking no action
C. Ignoring the park
D. Preventing others from using it
A. Organizing a community cleanup
Why is it important for Florida to have a state constitution?
A. It gives one person complete control of the state.
B. It establishes how the state government works and protects people’s rights.
C. It allows cities to make all state laws.
D. It replaces the U.S. Constitution.
B. It establishes how the state government works and protects people’s rights.
Why does Florida have three branches of government?
A. To give one branch complete control
B. To divide government responsibilities and create checks and balances
C. To allow counties to make state laws
D. To eliminate the need for elections
B. To divide government responsibilities and create checks and balances
Which example BEST shows a citizen participating in representative government?
A. A student reads about a local issue but does nothing else.
B. A citizen votes in an election and contacts a representative about an issue.
C. A mayor makes every decision without listening to citizens.
D. A citizen ignores local and state government.
B. A citizen votes in an election and contacts a representative about an issue.
Which statement BEST explains how Florida's state and local governments are organized?
A. Local governments make decisions about community needs, while the state government handles issues affecting the entire state.
B. Local governments control the entire state.
C. The state government makes every decision for each city.
D. Local governments and state government have exactly the same responsibilities.
A. Local governments make decisions about community needs, while the state government handles issues affecting the entire state.
Which example BEST shows a citizen becoming involved in both government and a community issue?
A. Learning about a local issue, attending a public meeting, and sharing ideas with local officials
B. Avoiding all government activities
C. Waiting for someone else to solve every problem
D. Only discussing an issue with friends
A. Learning about a local issue, attending a public meeting, and sharing ideas with local officials