2.1 Flashcard

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Which statement identifies a difference between state and federal governments? Only the federal government can declare war.

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Only the federal government can declare war.

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How is the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government? Options: Both have nine Supreme Court justices, Both have a legislative branch with two chambers, Both have Supreme Court justices who serve for life, Both have an executive branch headed by a president

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Both have a legislative branch with two chambers

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Which choice best completes the diagram? Options: Chief Justice, City Council, Representative, Senator

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City Council

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What is the type of power given to the state and federal governments? Options: Concurrent, Delegated, Enumerated, Reserved

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Concurrent

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Which of the following is best represented by the image?
Options: Checks and Balances, Eminent Domain, Federalism, Three Branches

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Federalism

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What is the first step to amending the U.S. Constitution? Options: The voters approve the amendment in a national election. The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony. Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

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Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

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What is the last step to amending the U.S. Constitution? Options: The voters approve the amendment in a national election. The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony. Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

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Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

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In what way are the Florida & U.S. Constitutions similar?

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Both include a preamble, articles and amendments.

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In what way are the Florida & U.S. Constitutions different? Options: The Florida Constitution has one legislative branch. The U.S. Constitution contains a Declaration or Bill of Rights. Amending the U.S. Constitution is easier than amending the Florida Constitution. Amending the Florida Constitution is easier than amending the U.S. Constitution.

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Amending the Florida Constitution is easier than amending the U.S. Constitution.

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How is the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government? Options: Both have nine Supreme Court justices, Both have a legislative branch with two chambers, Both have Supreme Court justices who serve for life, Both have an executive branch headed by a president.

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Both have a legislative branch with two chambers.