U.S. Constitution and Federal Government Powers

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What is the section of the Florida Constitution that contains individual rights, freedoms, and protections for all citizens?

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Declaration of Rights

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What is stated in Article VI of the US Constitution that indicates national laws have more power than state laws?

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the Supremacy Clause

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What document provides the framework for the U.S. government?

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US Constitution

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What type of powers include coining money and declaring war?

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enumerated (delegated) powers

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Why was Article V, the amendment process, of the US Constitution created?

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To create a way for the document to grow with the world as it changed.

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?

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To protect individual liberties and rights of citizens.

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What are reserved powers?

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Powers that are not granted to the federal government and are reserved for the states.

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What are concurrent powers?

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Powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments.

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What is federalism?

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A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

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What is the significance of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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It outlines the purpose and guiding principles of the Constitution.