Comparing Constitutions (FL)

What is a CONSTITUTION?

• A law about government

• A written agreement between states

• A written plan for government

True or False: The United States Constitution sets up the government, defines power and limits the government, and lays out the rights of some people.

• True

• False

The government is structured to offer ___________________________ through public safety measures and the justice system.

• consent

• law and order

• protection for the people

What are the first 3 words in Florida's state constitution?

• We thy people

• We the people

• We the Floridians

"The…power to establish post offices…"

• US Constitution

• Florida State Constitution

"Counties may be created, abolished or changed by law…"

• Florida State Constitution

• US State Constitution