Mid-Year Practice #5 (2024)

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Which of the following is an example of voting at the national level?
Options: voting for the Governor of Florida, voting for a school board member, voting for a Justice to the Florida Supreme Court, voting for a Florida representative in the U.S. House of Representatives

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voting for a Florida representative in the U.S. House of Representatives

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In which election would the outcome most directly affect how much is spent in local schools? Options: Voters vote for the local mayor., Voters vote for the President of the United States., Voters vote for a Justice to the Florida Supreme Court., Voters vote on a bond issue to raise funds for education.

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Voters vote on a bond issue to raise funds for education.

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Which statement explains the origins of the Republican Party?

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Opponents to the spread of slavery to new federal territories started their own political party.

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Which statement explains the origins of the Democratic Party?

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Followers of Andrew Jackson started a new party to represent working men without property.

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How do fair and free elections promote trust in democratic institutions?

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Citizens will be confident that their government officials represent the will of the majority of the people.

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for registering to vote in Florida? be a resident of Florida, be a citizen of the United States, pay more than $500 in income tax in the prior year, be at least 18 years old (you may preregister if you are 16 years old)

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pay more than $500 in income tax in the prior year

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How does voting in elections impact citizens at the local level?

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Voters approve a new bond, providing additional funds to a neighborhood school.

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The list below identifies the constitutional qualifications for a holding a particular government office.

Be a “natural-born citizen”
Be at least 35 years of age
Have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
Which government office has these requirements?

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President of the United States

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Which of the state and national offices listed is Jonathan qualified to hold? I. President of the United States II. U.S. Senator III. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives IV. Governor of Florida V. Florida State Legislator Jonathan is 28 years old, is a natural-born citizen of the United States, and has lived in Tampa, Florida, for the last 10 years.

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III, V

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Which government office has the following requirements: Be at least 30 years old, Have resided in Florida for the past 7 years?

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Governor of Florida