How many state governments are there in the United States?
50
100
A group of people that make decisions in a county is called_________.
County Commission
100
Florida Constitution and U.S. Constitution both have an introduction paragraph called _______.
Preamble
100
The period of time in Europe where education, science, and philosophy made huge advancements in the 17th century.
The Enlightenment
100
Who is the Mayer of Orlando?
Buddy Dyer
200
A document that outlines the government and laws of a state is called ___________.
State Constitution
200
Who is the chief Executive of a city,town, or village?
Mayor
200
What section in the Florida Constitution contains the rights of the people?
Declaration of Rights
200
This thinker thought of the idea "Separation of Power".
Montesquieu
200
A ___________ is a plan of expected income. It is used to plan ahead for expected planning.
Budget
300
What are three ways you can contact your state government?
Email, Fax, Phone
300
A citizen would contact this person if they had a problem with city roads.
Mayor of Orlando
300
What section of the U.S. Constitution is similar to the Florida Declaration of Rights?
Bill of Rights
300
This was a letter written to the King of England that listed the grievances of the colonists.
Declaration of Independence
300
what does the highest court in Florida and the United States have in common?
They both have chief justices
400
What is the next step in the law making process after the Senate and House of Representatives approve a bill?
The Governor signs the bill into law.
400
An agreement outlined by a city that outlines the laws and rules of a city is called __________.
city charter
400
The Florida Constitution divided the legislative branch into two houses. What are the two houses called?
Senate and House of Representatives
400
The. United State's first attempt at government and a Constitution was called _________.
The Article of Confederation
400
The income of government is called _________.
Revenue
500
What is the correct order of Florida courts from lowest to highest?
County Courts, Circuit Court, District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court
500
A committee of people who discuss topics and vote on the best way to improve a city is called a __________.
City Council
500
The Florida Constitution was ratified in what year?
1968
500
The first two political parties of the United States that debated over the creation of the U.S. Constitution were called the _____________ and __________.
Federalists and Anti- Federalists
500
What state made English the official language in their Constitution?