7th Grade Civics End of Course Exam Study Guide
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- SS.7.C.3.14 - Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments obligations and services.
SS.7.C.3.13 - Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida. | |
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Vocabulary | |
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amendment |
a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution) |
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article |
a numbered chapter or section of a contract, treaty, or constitution |
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authority |
the power to direct the actions of people or to make decisions |
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constitution |
the basic principles and laws of a nation or state that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it; usually a written document |
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Florida Declaration of Rights |
the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state |
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22. Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights? Declaration of Rights Bill of Rights Amendments Preamble |
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23. Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution? Neither protects individual rights Both include an amendment process Neither provides for a chief executive Both include a nine member Supreme Court | |
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The headline below describes an action by citizens. 
24. What conclusion can be drawn from the headline? Citizens can be directly involved in policy making. Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives. Only elected officials may change constitutions. Only elected officials make policy. | |
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SS.7.C.3.14 - Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments' obligations and services. | |
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concurrent powers |
powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government |
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expressed or enumerated powers |
the powers specifically given to the federal government, also known as delegated powers; they may not be used by state government |
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federal government |
the national level of government; the government of the United States |
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federalism |
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government |
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implied powers |
powers not written in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary and proper in order for the federal government to carry out the expressed powers |
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inherent powers |
powers not listed in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary for the federal government to function |
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local government |
the governing body of a municipality or county |
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reserved powers |
powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved for) the states and the people |
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state government |
the government of an individual state |
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Tenth Amendment |
the final amendment in the Bill of Rights, it states: ”The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” |
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A Florida homeowner received the notice below in the mail: Trash collection will change from Wednesdays to Thursdays beginning January 1, 2016 25. The homeowner was upset by the notice and decided to write a letter to a public official responsible for providing the service. To which public official would the homeowner write the letter? U.S. President U.S. Senator State Representative County Commissioner |
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The statement below was made during a speech by President Barack Obama on September 9, 2009. 
26. According to the statements, which power did President Obama ask Congress to exercise? Confirm Supreme Court appointments Confirm Cabinet appointments Lay and collect taxes Declare war | |
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The statement below is from a document. 
27. What conclusion can be drawn from the statement? It is illegal to suspend trash collection. It is illegal to suspend police services. It is illegal to suspend mail delivery. It is illegal to suspend fire services. | |
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