Prep 06_FY25 Test

How are elections different at the state level than at the national level?

• The states hold no direct elections.

• The members of the judiciary are directly elected.

• The head of the executive branch is directly elected.

• The representatives of the legislature are directly elected.

Luis owns a small store in the downtown business district. He learned that at the next monthly council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Luis is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, his business will suffer. Which of the following should be Luis's final step in attempting to resolve this issue?

• Prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces.

• Present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting.

• Call council members with concerns about the proposed policy.

• Survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue.

Which option would have the best chance of helping students in Florida afford tuition for community college?

• petitioning the federal government to increase educational grant funding

• petitioning school officials to waive fees for students from other states

• petitioning the governor to raise state income taxes

• petitioning bankers to forgive student loan debt

Look at the poster. What was the purpose of this type of propaganda during World War II?

• to encourage women to enter the workforce

• to encourage Americans to conserve fuel for the war effort

• to allow soldiers to travel throughout the United States safely

• to prevent Americans from placing themselves in dangerous situations

What kind of propaganda is the candidate using?

• He is associating himself with positive symbols.

• He is insulting and personally attacking opposing candidates.

• He is making others feel like they are part of an excluded minority.

• He is listing only the facts that favor him while ignoring those against him.

Unusually cold and wet weather is threatening Florida's cotton crops. Which state agency would cotton growers most likely go to for help?

• Environment Protection

• Emergency Management

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation

• Agriculture and Consumer Services

What is the local government agency that fixes roads called?

• Health department

• Utilities department

• Sanitation department

• Public works department

Identify the government agency that is responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.

• United States Department of Labor

• United States Department of Justice

• United States Department of Agriculture

• United States Department of Homeland Security

What type of communication is being used in this poster?

• accurate

• biased

• informational

• symbolism

What makes this advertisement a good example of propaganda?

• The advertisement is intended to educate people about voting rights.

• The advertisement is intended to address concerns about election fraud.

• The advertisement is intended to promote awareness about election day.

• The advertisement is intended to persuade people to vote for a candidate.