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Rule by the people is known as _____________________.
a) Popular Sovereignty
b) Checks and Balances
c) Limited Government
d) Strong-Mayor System

A type of government, usually in large cities, under which the mayor has strong executive powers is called _________________________.
a) Popular Sovereignty
b) Checks and Balances
c) Limited Government
d) Strong-Mayor System

___________________________ is when all branches of the government check the others to ensure that no one branch has too much power.
a) Popular Sovereignty
b) Checks and Balances
c) Limited Government
d) Strong-Mayor System

The _____________________ is the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
a) Popular Sovereignty
b) Checks and Balances
c) Separation of powers
d) Strong-Mayor System

A ______________________ is a serious crime.
a) Misdemeanor
b) Felony
c) Initiative
d) Referendum

A minor crime is a ______________________.
a) Misdemeanor
b) Felony
c) Initiative
d) Referendum

A ________________________ is a procedure by which voters can propose a law or constitutional amendment.
a) Misdemeanor
b) Felony
c) Initiative
d) Referendum

___________________________ is a general vote by the people on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
a) Misdemeanor
b) Felony
c) Initiative
d) Referendum

___________________________ is a government structure in which government actions are limited by law.
a) Popular Sovereignty
b) Checks and Balances
c) Limited Government
d) Strong-Mayor System

How many branches does Florida’s government have?
a) 5
b) 2
c) 1
d) 3

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the Florida government?
a) Judicial
b) Executive
c) Governor
d) Legislative

A __________________________ is the leader of the Florida state government.
a) State President
b) Governor
c) Chief Justice
d) Mayor

The Florida legislature is bicameral which means what?
a) Has two houses
b) Meets twice a year
c) Is run by the Governor
d) Is located in a city other than the capital

The __________________________ branch of the Florida government makes state laws and collects taxes.
a) Legislative
b) Governor
c) Judicial
d) Economical

The __________________________ branch of the Florida Government contains the State Supreme Court and lower courts.
a) Judicial
b) Executive
c) Trial
d) Justice

What branch of government is the Governor in charge of?
a) Enforcement
b) Executive
c) Legislative
d) Economical

States pay for schools, roads, etc. by doing what?
a) Collecting taxes
b) Fundraising
c) Helping businesses
d) Selling products

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