comparing constitutions video quiz 1

How many constitutions are there in the United States including both federal and state levels?

• 1

• 50

• 51

• 52

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The President's Decrees

• The Florida Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution

• State Laws

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a constitution?

• To outline the structure and function of government

• To limit the powers of government

• To provide a plan for economic development

• To protect the rights of the people

According to the video, what does the U.S. Constitution specifically provide?

• A single branch of government

• A plan for only the judicial system

• Three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial

• Guidelines for state constitutions

What is the primary function of the system of "checks and balances" as described in the U.S. Constitution?

• To ensure all states have equal power

• To limit the power of each branch of government

• To elect the President

• To declare war

What significant addition was made to the U.S. Constitution four years after its ratification?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

According to the text, how many articles (sections) are in the U.S. Constitution?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 10

• 20

• 27

• 30

What unique feature does the Florida Constitution have that the U.S. Constitution does not?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Florida Declaration of Rights

• A preamble

• Articles and amendments

Why do both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions begin with "We the People"?

• To emphasize the role of government officials in law making

• To highlight the importance of individual states

• To signify that the government derives its power from the citizens

• To declare independence from other nations