Government
How many level of government do we have in the US?
3
How many counties are in Florida?
67
How old do you have to be to run for county or city office?
18
What is called when you are in charge of a city?
mayor
What is called when local government pass laws and regulations?
ordinances
Which level of government is closet to the people?
local government
Which is one is bigger county or a city?
county
Where can you find the qualification for county officials?
Florida Constitution
Who is the mayor of Tallahassee?
John Dailey
What is the first step in the lawmaking process at the local level?
starts out as an idea
In the Florida constitution how many types of local governments are established?
2
What is county commission?
is a group of elected leaders who run the county
What is another word for "City"?
Municipality
Does the mayor have the power to veto?
Who can introduce proposed ordinances?
city/county commissioners
What are the two main types of local governments are in Florida?
counties and municipalities (cities)
How many county commissioners do we have in Leon County?
7
What is the document called if someone wants to create a new city?
charter
What roles does the mayor have?
in charge of meeting and ceremonial leader
What is it called when citizens write their own idea for a new law and collect signatures to put it on the ballot for people to vote on.
Initiative
What is federalism?
sharing of powers between federal and state government
How many At-Large commissioner do we have in Leon County?
2
How many municipalities are in Florida?
Over 400
How old do you have to be to run for mayor?
18
What is it called when voters get to approve or reject a law directly on the ballot.
Referendum