The Great American Race to Federalism

Multiple Choice

How is the structure of the federal government similar to the structure of Florida’s government?

• Both have executive branches with presidents.

• Both have a legislative branch with two chambers.

• Both have a legislative branch with three chambers.

• The structure of the federal government is not similar to the structure of Florida's government.

Open Ended

How would you describe concurrent powers? 

Multiple Choice

Based on the table, what is the next step in Florida’s lawmaking process?

• The bill is sent to the committee once more.

• The bill is put on hold for a few months.

• The bill is sent to the Lieutenant Governor for consideration.

• The bill is sent to the Florida Senate for voting.

Multiple Choice

Each state has its own process for amending its constitution.  The Florida Constitution can be amended by: 

• The legislature proposes a constitutional amendment that appears on the Florida ballot and is put to vote before citizens of Florida.

• The legislature proposes a constitutional amendment that is put to vote before the Florida legislature.

• The Florida constitution cannot be amended.

• The legislature proposes a constitutional amendment that appears on a newspaper and those who notice it can submit a letter to request that the amendment be passed.

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Multiple Choice

 What must Congress do to override a Presidential veto?

• 3/4 majority vote in each house.

• Two-thirds majority vote in each house.

• A simple majority vote in each house.

• Put it up for vote by the citizens on the next ballot.