Florida Constitution

What's the document that outlines state government structure?

• The Constitution

• Florida State Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Which statement identifies a basic similarity between the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?

• Both have a preamble, articles and amendments.

• Both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes

• Both provide details on the qualifications for voting in elections

• Both have detailed provisions on public education and local government

The following comes from a document.

“We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.”

What is this document?

• Preamble to the United States Constitution

• Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

• Preamble to the Florida Constitution

• Pledge of Allegiance

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects rights?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Freedom Bill

• Declaration of Rights

What conclusion can you make based on the graphic?

• the Florida Constitution is much older than the U.S.

• the Florida Constitution is much longer than the U.S.

• There have been few disputes with the U.S. Constitution

• Florida became a state in 1968

Who is the highest Executive in the State?

• Governor

• President

• Lt. Govenor

• Mayor

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

The Florida and U.S. Constitution are organized in the same way

• True

• False

Which answer below is a true statement about a difference between the two Constitutions?

• The FL Constitution only contains 4,400 words where the US Constitution has over 10,000 words.

• The US Constitution is very specific with detailed explanations.

• The U.S. Constitution has been amended more than 100 times, where the FL Constitution has only been amended 27 times.

• FL is on it's 6th Constitution where the US is only on it's 2nd.

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Florida Constitution

• The Florida Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence