In many republics, power is split between the federal government, which oversees the affairs of the nation as a whole (things like the military, foreign policy, etc), and provincial government which are local governments meant to deal with smaller issues like education, housing, etc.
It may be obvious, but making bad choices can get you stuck in some bad situations. Sometimes when people do something, even if it's not bad, they dont consider what the consequences of thier actions may be. When you makes choices, knowing what the consequences may be can keep you out of some bad situations.
Answer:you should never be nervous and make sure you have a formal outfit.