Comparing constitutions video quiz 2

Why did the Framers include an amendment process in the U.S. Constitution?

• Because they wanted to make it difficult to change the constitution

• Because they wanted to align it with European political systems

• Because they realized it would be beneficial to have a process for amending the constitution

• Because they were required to do so by law

How do the amendment processes of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions differ?

• They are exactly the same

• The U.S. Constitution cannot be amended

• The Florida Constitution does not allow amendments

• The ways in which they are amended are very different

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

• By a national referendum

• By two-thirds of the members of each house of Congress

• By a simple majority in both houses

• By the President of the United States

What is another method for proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution as mentioned in the image?

• By a majority vote in state legislatures

• By a national convention called by two-thirds of the states

• By unanimous decision of the Supreme Court

• By the Vice President alone

According to the image, how is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified?

• By three-fourths of the state legislatures

• By a national vote

• By two-thirds of the federal courts

• By the President's approval

What happens after the required number of states ratify an amendment?

• It is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• It becomes part of the Constitution

• It is sent back to Congress for final approval

• It is vetoed or approved by the President

What is the required percentage of registered voters needed to approve an amendment in Florida?

• 20%

• 30%

• 60%

• 50%

Which commission meets every 20 years to propose amendments to the Florida state constitution?

• The Constitutional Revision Commission

• The Taxation and Budget Reform Commission

• The Election Day Commission

• The Florida Legislative Commission

How often does the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission meet to propose amendments?

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

• Every 20 years

• Every 25 years

How many ways are there to amend the constitution in Florida?

• two

• three

• four

• five