3.12 Comparing the U.S. and Florida Constitutions

What is the purpose of a constitution?

• To serve as a blueprint for how a government operates

• To provide entertainment

• To list the country's holidays

• To explain the history of a country

What are the three main parts of both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Chapters, sections, verses

• Acts, scenes, lines

• Preamble, articles, amendments

What does the U.S. Constitution's preamble begin with?

• "To be or not to be"

• "We the People"

• "In the beginning"

• "Once upon a time"

How can an amendment be proposed to the U.S. Constitution?

• By the President alone

• By two-thirds of both houses of Congress or a national convention

• By a national survey

• By a majority vote in Congress

What percentage of voters must approve an amendment for it to become part of the Florida Constitution?

• 100%

• 51%

• 60%

• 75%

Which constitution is the supreme law of the land?

• The Florida Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution

• Both are equally supreme

• Neither, laws are supreme

What is required for an amendment to become part of the U.S. Constitution?

• A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

• A national vote by all citizens

• Approval by the President

• Ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures or special state conventions

How does the Florida Constitution allow for amendments to be proposed?

• By a national referendum

• By a unanimous vote in the Florida Supreme Court

• By the Governor's decree

• By a citizens' initiative process and the Florida Legislature

What do both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions' preambles start with?

• "We the People"

• "We, the people of the State of Florida"

• Both of the above

• None of the above

What is a key difference in the amendment process between the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?

• The U.S. Constitution does not allow for amendments

• The Florida Constitution allows for a citizens' initiative process

• The U.S. Constitution requires a national vote

• The Florida Constitution requires unanimous legislative approval