2.2 Review (Lesson 1,2,3)

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

• 1. Both have nine Supreme Court justices

• Both have a legislative branch with two chambers

• 1. Both have Supreme Court justices who serve for life

• Both have an executive branch headed by a president

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

• 1. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment. 

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

• ​​​​​​​The voters approve the amendment in a national election. 

What are the three level of governments?

• Federal, State, Local

• Parliamentary & Unitary

• State and County

• City, County, Ordinance

In what way are the Florida & U.S. Constitutions different?

• The Florida Constitution has one legislative branch .

• The U.S. Constitution contains a Declaration or Bill of Rights.

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is easier than amending the Florida Constitution.

• Amending the Florida Constitution is easier than amending the U.S. Constitution.

“The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite.” James Madison, Federalist 45, 1788

What is the type of power given to the state and local governments?

• Enumerated

• Reserved

• Concurrent

• Delegated

Which statement identifies a difference between state and federal governments?

• 1. Only the federal government charters banks.

• Only the state government provides for public welfare.

• Only the state government creates law enforcement agencies

• Only the federal government can declare war.

Which government power issues driver's licenses?

• reserved

• concurrent

• delegated/enumerated

Which government power handles the construction/maintenance of highways?

• reserved

• concurrent

• enumerated/delegated

Which government power is allowed to print/coin money?

• reserved

• concurrent

• enumerated/delegated

Which government power handles the post office (USPS)?

• reserved

• concurrent

• enumerated/delegated