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Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great, and Hellenism
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Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great, and Hellenism

Which level of government is responsible for regulating teaching licenses: state. Which level of government is responsible for issuing driver licenses: state. Which is the job of an appellate court: to review the verdict. Which of the following is a shared obligation of the federal, state, and local governments: constructing roads and highways. The statement below compares an important step of the lawmaking process at the state and federal levels. At both the state and federal level, a bill must be approved by ____?_____ in order for it to progress in the lawmaking process.Which statement completes the comparison: both chambers. Which of the following best describes the purpose of canned food drives: to help private community groups support those in need. Which service is performed by local government: Providing fire protection. The excerpt below is from a citizen’s letter to a public official.Classrooms are overcrowded. I expect you to take action!Which is a solution to the citizen’s problem: The Florida voters pass an amendment to address the issue.. Which option is an example of how multiple perspectives are represented in the politicalprocess: Community members are allowed to speak at a school board meeting.. How can the Florida Senate check the power of the state’s executive branch: approving officials appointed by the governor. What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common: Both have chief justices. Which represents the taxation process that should be used by the legislature: Taxes provide the money needed to build roads and operate schools.. Which laws are passed by the Florida legislature: statutes. Which laws are passed by the Florida counties: ordinances. Which would be the legislative branch at the local level of government: City Council. Jack lives in Miami. He has a contract dispute with a hotel owner in Tampa for less than $15,000. In which court should Jack seek help: Florida County Court. Which is an example of a reserved power: the power to educate young citizens. Which is an example of a concurrent power: the power to borrow money. What is guaranteed by the "Supremacy Clause" of the U.S. Constitution: the supremacy of federal over state law. How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution: It is more difficult to amend the US Constitution than to amend the FL Constitution.. Federal: Provides for the national defenseState: ?Local: Operates public school districtsWhich completes the "state": Establishes high school graduation requirements. Which statement identifies a basic similarity between the US and Florida Constitutions: Both have a preamble, articles and amendments. A homeowner is concerned that the neighbor’s dog is barking at night. Which agency or community group would be responsible for handling this issue: The County Animal Services Office.. Look at the following cartoon. Which government agency is responsible for dealing with this issue: County Department of Transportation.. John lives in the downtown area. He is upset that local motorcycle riders sometimes come through his town in the early evening and make loud noises with their motorcycles. Which of the following should be John's first step in attempting to resolve this issue: speak to some of the motorcycle riders and ask them to ride more quietly. What idea is being shown in the image above: Supremacy Clause. How is the Florida Amendment Process different from the US Amendment Process: Citizens are involved. Which of the following describes the federal government's "concurrent powers": The federal government shares powers with the state governments. Which court completes the diagram: Court of Appeals. There is no crossing guard at a busy street you have to cross to go to school. What is the best way to address this issue: Bring it to the attention of your local school board. Which type of court reviews verdicts: Appellate Courts. Which court would be the first to hear a dispute about a small sum of money between 2 neighbors: county court. How is the structure of Florida's gov't similar to the structure of the federal government: Both have a bicameral legislative branch.. What part of the Florida Constitution that protects individual rights: Florida Declaration of Rights. All of the following are responsibilities of local government EXCEPT: coin money

Grade:Grade 5_AI - Grade 8_AI
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Ancient World History Chapter 3
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Ancient World History Chapter 3

The document which outlines the way a country will be governed is called the:: Constitution.. Canada is a _____________ country: Democratic. Federal Government represents: All of Canada. Who is the symbolic head of government for Canada: The King. What are the three levels of government called in Canada: Municipal, Provincial, Federal. The Prime Minister is part of of this level: Federal government. In Canada, the Prime Minister is elected by: Being the leader of the party with the most votes. What does the executive branch do: enforces the laws. The head of Alberta's government is the ____________________: Premier. This level of government oversees the military: Federal. Trade is a responsibility of the..: Federal government. In most democratic countries, the government is divided in three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the legislative branch is the ______: Parliament. Canada's parliament is made up of three houses: False. The people who lead the government agencies and advise the prime minister are called the Prime Minister's cabinet: True. To be Prime Minister in Canada you must be: All least 18 years, hold a seat in the House of Commons, and be the selected leader of your party.. The Cabinet is part of the executive branch of the federal government: True. The prime minister and the cabinet ministers make up the judicial branch: False. Where do the majority of Canadians live: In eastern Canada, near the southern border with the U.S.. One of the main jobs of the members of Parliament is to pass laws: True. True or False: The number of senators is the same for all Provinces: False. The main goal of the system of checks and balances is to make sure that no person or group has all the power in the government: True. How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court of Canada: 9. The ______________________ study laws to see if they are correct according to the Constitution: . The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws: Legislative. The Supreme Court is part of the legislative branch of the federal government: False. The _________________________ Branch of our government enforces our laws: Executive. A Member of Parliament or MP is:: An elected individual that represents the constituents of a defined riding in The House of Commons.. An electoral district represented by a MP is called a:: constituency . Currently there are how many seats in the House of Commons: 338. When the party in power has fewer than 50% of the seats, but more than other parties they are a: : Minority Government. The leader of a political party is normally chosen by: members of their party . The "chamber of sober second thought” of parliament is a term used to describe the responsibilities of the:: Senate. In the Canadian parliamentary system the Official opposition is:: the political party with the second largest number of elected members.. Which of the following is does not describe the functions of the cabinet: interpret the laws created in the legislative branch. The legislative branch of government:: makes new laws. . The executive branch of government:: puts laws Into effect.. After looking at the image which of the following statements is inaccurate: Approximately 16% of the Members of Parliament in Alberta are Liberal. The man speaking above is talking about the role of the: : Media. Which official is the last to sign a bill before it actually becomes law? : . Proposed legislation under consideration by the legislature is a: Bill. Tax bills must be raised in which House of Congress: House of Representatives . How old must you be to be in the House of Commons as an MP and the Senate as a senator: . What comes first in the lawmaking process: introducing a bill in either house

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History Alive! The Ancient World Chapter One Quiz
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History Alive! The Ancient World Chapter One Quiz

What date was the Declaration of Independence signed? July 4, 1776. Who did the Declaration of Independence declare our independence from? England. How many colonies were converted into free states? 13. The Articles of Confederation were considered what? Weak and Ineffective. There were 55 delegates that came together in September of 1786 to make the US Constitution. This group was led by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton. What state did not send a delegate? Rhode Island. Who was elected to be president of the convention forming the US Constitution? George Washington. What plan was written by Edmund Randolf and contained the following:2 chamber legislatureexecutive elected by legislatureseparate judiciaryrepresentatives based on states population Virginia Plan. Smaller States. A compromise was presented by Roger Sherman from Connecticut. This proposal included a 2 Chamber Congress. One was the House of Representatives, what was the other? Senate. Who heads the Executive branch of our government? President. How are the members of the house of representatives chosen? Elected by the people of the states. How is the President elected? Electoral college composed of men chosen by voters of each state. The Bill of Rights. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? Protect the civil rights of the people. 10. Who was elected the first president by a unanimous vote? George Washington. Who was our first Vice President? John Adams. How many times has the constitution been amended in the last 200 years? 27. According to the Bill of Rights any powers not given to the government in the constitution are given to whom? The states or the people who reside in them. According to the constitution, just because some rights are not mentioned means what? just because they are not mentioned does not mean you do not have those rights

Grade:Grade 5_AI - Grade 7_AI
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