Florida vs USA Constitution

What is the main purpose of both the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• To provide rules for playing sports

• To outline the structure of government and protect citizens' rights

• To list all the laws about driving

• To give instructions on how to build buildings

How often is the Florida Constitution revised through a revision commission?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 20 years

• It is not revised through a commission

Which level of government does the U.S. Constitution primarily focus on?

• City

• State

• Federal

• Neighborhood

Can the Florida Constitution be amended through a citizen initiative (voter petition)?

• Yes

• No

Which document includes a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms?

• Only the U.S. Constitution

• Only the Florida Constitution

• Both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions

• Neither the U.S. nor the Florida Constitution

What is required to amend the U.S. Constitution?

• A simple majority vote in Congress

• A 2/3 majority vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by 3/4 of the states

• A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

• A national referendum with a simple majority

Which constitution allows for a governor to have a cabinet?

• Only the U.S. Constitution

• Only the Florida Constitution

• Both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions

• Neither the U.S. nor the Florida Constitution

How are judges appointed to the Supreme Court under the U.S. Constitution?

• By the President, with Senate approval

• By popular vote

• By the state governors

• By the existing Supreme Court justices

What is a unique feature of the Florida Constitution compared to the U.S. Constitution?

• It allows for direct democracy through citizen initiatives

• It establishes a federal system of government

• It does not include a Bill of Rights

• It is written in English only

Which constitution was written first?

• The Florida Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution

• Both were written at the same time

• It is unknown