FL EOC Civics

A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?

• Trial by jury

• Free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Due process

Which of the following is a power of the Florida legislature?

• A) Vetoing bills passed by the governor

• B) Declaring executive orders unconstitutional

• C) Approving appointments to the state's executive branch

• D) Impeaching state judges for misconduct

Which service is performed by local government?

• Delivering mail

• Granting teacher certificates

• Minting quarters

• Providing fire protection

Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 

(one branch stopping another branch)

• Checks and Balances 

•  Popular Sovereignty

• Seperation of powers 

•  Judicial Review

What was the impact of the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution and politics?

• Women were allowed to vote in elections in all states

• Citizens aged 18 to 21 were allowed to now vote in elections

• Those who couldn't afford to pay poll taxes could still vote

• Hotels/Restaurants could not practice discrimination to vets

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future governments
• It weakened the influence of religion in government
• It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

What is the function of the Florida Cabinet?

• A) To serve as advisors to the governor

• B) To enforce state laws and regulations

• C) To oversee the state's court system

• D) To manage the state's public education system

Fred is a homeowner interested in conserving the desert surrounding his home. Michaela is a nurse at the local children's hospital with three children of her own. Carlos is the owner of a medical supply company active in the local running club. Gina is a community college student who will soon be transferring to the local university to complete her degree.

Which person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a new hospital?

• Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for construction

• Michaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitals

• Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business

• Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates

According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?

• A voter concerned about leadership experience

• A voter concerned about women’s rights

• A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused

• A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state

Who has the most power in a unitary system?

• Central government

• Local government

• State government

• Regional government