Comparing Constitutions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
This newspaper headline describes
an action by citizens.
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
This headline shows only elected officials make policy.
This headline shows only elected officials change constitutions.
This headline shows citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.
This headline shows citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
Answer explanation
The headline supports this response because Florida citizens directly voted against the tax amendment. The Florida state constitution can be amended by popular vote. Amendments to a constitution are a form of policy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
What would finish the Venn diagram?
created property taxes
established a zoning board
required a balanced budget
guaranteed individual rights/freedoms
Answer explanation
– The Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Rights in the Florida Constitution both guarantee basic freedoms and individual liberties.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
What powers do the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?
grant pardons, veto, deliver State of the Union address, six-year term
deliver State of the Union address, four-year term, commander-in-chief, grant pardons
veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four-year term
six-year term, grant pardons, make treaties, commander-in-chief
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
What is a name for the Legislative branch of a Local government?
city council
chief justice
representative
senator
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?
pardon
override
impeach
filibuster
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
What is the next step in the law making process in this diagram?
The people vote on the bill in an election
The bill goes to the Senate for action
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing
The governor signs the bill into law.
Answer explanation
A bill must go through both houses of Florida's legislature before it can go to the governor for signature.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
Declaration of Rights
Bill of Rights
Amendments
Preamble
Answer explanation
The Declaration of Rights is the part of the Florida Constitution that protects the basic individual rights of all Floridians.
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