SS.7.CG.3.12-3.13 Federal, State, Local Gov

The headline describes an action by citizens.

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?

• Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

• Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.

• Only elected officials may change constitutions.

• Only elected officials make policy.

Which of the following is true of the Florida Constitution?

• It establishes the structure of government in Florida.

• It enumerates the power to regulate immigration in Florida.

• It establishes a postal service throughout the state of Florida.

• It enumerates the power to coin currency for the state of Florida.

The U.S. Constitution outlines individual rights in the Bill of Rights. Where can an outline of individual rights be found in the Florida Constitution?

• Article II

• Preamble

• Article IV

• Declaration of Rights

Which statement about the amendment processes of the Florida and US Constitutions is correct?

• Amendments to the Florida Constitution are added to a separate section of the document.

• The US Constitution has been amended much more often than the Florida Constitution.

• Amendments to the US Constitution are added to main articles of the document.

• It is much easier to amend the Florida Constitution than the US Constitution.

How does the supremacy of the Constitution affect the states?

• States must have all new laws approved by Congress.

• States may not pass any laws that go against the Constitution.

• States are expected to pass the exact same laws as the United States.

• States are required to defend every new law before the Supreme Court.

Which of the following documents is the "supreme law of the land"?

• the Constitution of the United States

• the Pledge of Allegiance

• the Presidential Oath of Office

• the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following best describes the differences between local, state, and national government obligations and services?

• Local governments focus on community-based services, state governments manage statewide initiatives, and national governments handle foreign affairs and national defense.

• Local, state, and national governments all primarily focus on international trade.

• There are no significant differences between the obligations and services of local, state, and national governments.

• State governments are responsible for local education, whereas local governments handle national defense.

Which of the following best describes the similarity between the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble of the Florida Constitution?

• Both preambles emphasize the importance of unity

• Both preambles outline the structure of the government

• Both preambles declare independence from Britain

• Parts of the preambles are identical in wording

What does a preamble in a state constitution list?

• The state's goals and purposes

• The duties of the three branches of government

• Qualifications for election offices

• Changes made to the state constitution

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects rights?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Freedom Bill

• Declaration of Rights