Florida's Constitution vs. The U.S. Constitution

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

• neither protects individual rights

• both include an amendment process

• neither provides for a chief executive

• both include a nine member Supreme Court

This document protects the rights of individuals.

• FL Constitution
• US Constitution
• Both

Which are rights in the Fl. Constitution but no in the US Constitution?

• Right to bear arms and speak freely

• Right to have a lawyer and not incriminate yourself

• Right to work and have free education till 12th grade

• Right to vote and have trial by Jury

The US Constitution has been amended 27 times including the First Ten Amendment done at once. And the Florida Constitution?

• Same, amended 27 times

• Hasn't been amended in decades

• Amended more than 100 times

• It doesn't allow any change

has 27 amendments

• US Constitution

• FL Constitution

exists under U.S. laws and can not conflict with US Law

• US Constitution

• FL Constitution

creates marriage laws, lotteries, elections and public safety

• US Constitution

• FL Constitution

allows for immigration law, coin money, postal service and border security

• US Constitution

• FL Constitution

Written in 1789.

• US Constitution

• Florida Constitution

over 50,000 words

• US Constitution

• FL Constitution