CCS Social Studies week 8 4th Grade

What is a Constitution?

• Changes made to an official document that outlines the principles, and laws of a nation, state or group of people

• Written document that outlines the basic principles, and laws of a nation, state or a group of people

• Proposal in the Florida Legislature to suggest an amendment to an official document

How old is the US Constitution?

• 250 years old

• 140 years old

• 96 years old

What is to amend the Constitution?

• A legal process to change the Constitution that only the President has the authority to do.

• Writing articles that regulates schools

• Changing and updating a constitution to meet the needs of people today

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What are Inalienable rights of citizens?

• To enjoy and defend life and liberty, to pursue hapiness, to be rewarded for industry, and to acquire, posesses and protect property

• The priviledges of property owners

• Duties of the state government

The Florida Constitution was modeled after ?

• The Mayflower

• The U.S. constitution

• The Native Americans

Why are State Constitution important?

• Because the Constitution tells you what to do

• Because they define the rights and responsibilities of citizens who live in a State.

• Because all people can change the Constitution whenever they want to meet their needs

When was the first State of Florida Constitution?

• 1750

• 1838

• 1968

What did the Constitution of 1838 do to Florida?

• It helped Florida leave the United States

• It helped Florida become independent

• It helped Florida become a State part of the United States

The Florida Cosntitution grants amendment powers to ______

• The people

• Governors

• Senators and mayors

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Why did Florida decide to secede the United States?

• Because they wanted to form their own goverment

• Because they were fighting in the Civil war

• Because they wanted to change the Constitution