Comparing Constitutions

What is the first part (proposal) needed to add an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• 1/3 of both Houses

• 2/3 of both Houses

• 1/4 of all states

• 3/4 of all states

How are the United States and Florida Constitutions similar?

• They both were written the same year

• They both list our responsibilities as citizens

• They both list our rights and freedoms

• They both have separation of power

What is the 1 main difference between the US and Florida constitutions?

• The Florida constitution has 12 articles. US only has 7.

• The Florida constitution does not list any rights

• The US constitution is more powerful so the Florida constitution does not matter

• The U.S. Constitution lists our rights at the end of the document. The Florida Constitution lists them in Article 1.

How many total ways are there to amend the Florida Constitution?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the name for when both houses of the Florida congress work together to get an amendment added to a voting ballot?

• Joint Resolution

• Joint Bill

• Joint Congression

• Joint Initiative

What percent of Florida voters must approve an Amendment for it to be added to the Florida Constitution?

• 51%

• 55%

• 60%

• 70%

If Florida voters get petition signatures to get an amendment on a voting ballot how many separate districts do they need signatures from?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What is the purpose of a county?

• To confront issues a state may have

• To provide local government services

• To open trade between states

• Counties send representatives to the federal House of Representatives

Which of the following would be a service that a county would provide?

• Declaring War

• Approving Treaties

• Building Highways

• Maintaining Parks

How is the Florida Governor similar to the United States President?

• Both are allowed to make treaties

• Both are the heads of the Judicial Branch

• Both can make executive orders

• Both can declare war