Chapter 13 &14

The Florida constitution is reviewed every ___ years to determine whether or not revisions should be made.

• 4

• 20

• 10

• 7

How many branches of government does Florida have?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3

Powers that are not given to the Federal government are considered...

• implied powers

• expressed powers

• reserved powers

• super powers

Florida's State Supreme Court...

• Meets in Tallahassee

• Is the highest court in the state

• Can hear cases based on both the state and U.S. constitution

• All of these are true

Florida's state legislature...

• like the U.S. Congress, has 100 members in the Senate.

• like the U.S. Congress, is divided into a House of Representatives and Senate.

• like the U.S. Congress, every county has 2 senators.

• Unlike the U.S. Congress, has only one house.

Who is the  head of the executive branch of state government?

• governor
• councilman
• President
• senator

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• Neither has a chief executive

• Both have an amendment process

• Both have seven articles.

• Neither protects individual rights

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Declaration of Rights

The Florida constitution has two main purposes. One is to protect our rights, another is to...

• provide directions to county seats

• explain the structure and purpose of the state government

• explain why people should vote

• describe the structure of the National (US) government

Who heads Florida's executive branch?

• President

• Sheriff

• Mayor

• Governor