Florida and US Constitutions

Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?

• supremacy clause

• habeas corpus

• elastic clause

• ex post facto

Which is an example of a Tenth Amendment issue?

• national governments declare war

• national governments make treaties

• state governments coin money

• state governments oversee public schools

Which powers are held by states and individuals, per the US Constitution?

• concurrent powers

• delegated powers

• implied powers

• reserved powers

We, the People of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.​



Which of the following conclusions can be made regarding the Florida Constitution?

• The Florida Constitution borrows language directly from the U.S. Constitution.

• The Florida Constitution is very different from the U.S. Constitution.

• The Florida Constitution cannot be amended like the U.S. Constitution.

• The Florida Constitution does not promise equal civil and political rights to all citizens

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments.

• Preamble.

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

• Both have nine Supreme Court justices

• Both have Supreme Court Justices who serve for life

• Both have an executive branch headed by a president.

• Both have a legislative branch with two chambers.

The follow are constitutional elements

Amendments

Preamble

Articles

Which title would be best for this list of elements?

• Florida and County Government

• Florida and U.S. Government.

• City and County Government

• City and U.S. Government

What conclusion can be drawn from the above headline?

• Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

• Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.

• Only elected officials may change constitutions.

• Only elected officials make policy.

Which describes concurrent powers?

• The federal government sets standards state governments must follow

• The federal government shares powers with the state governments.

• The federal government has supremacy over state governments.

• The federal government follows the lead of state governments.

Which statement describes a result of federalism?

• Government divides power between two political parties.

• Government divides power among three branches.

• U.S. citizens must follow both state and national laws.

• U.S. citizens are protected by a bill of rights.