US Constitution vs Florida Constitution

How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution?

• It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the U.S. Constitution.

• It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida Constitution.

• The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment.

• The U.S. Constitution requires two steps for amendment, while the Florida Constitution is amended in a single step.

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Florida Constitution

• The Florida Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Why are both Constitutions considered "living documents"?

• Because they really take on a life of their own!

• So they can change as times and needs change and evolve

• That is what the founders called the first Constitution and it just stuck.

Which title completes this table?

• Florida and County Government

• Florida and U.S. Government

• City and County Government

• City and U.S. Government

Which of the following statements best describes the United States Constitution?

• A document declaring the independence of the United States from Britain.

• The basis for the federal government and the highest form of law in the United States.

• A series of treaties with other countries such as France, Britain, Russia, Germany, and China.

What is the principle of shared powers between the federal and state governments?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

How does the preamble of the U.S. Constitution differ from that of the Florida Constitution?

• A) The U.S. Constitution's preamble is longer.

• B) The Florida Constitution's preamble is longer.

• C) Both preambles are of the same length.

• D) The U.S. Constitution's preamble includes more specific goals.

Which document establishes the structure of the federal government?

• A) The U.S. Constitution

• B) The Florida Constitution

• C) The Articles of Confederation

• D) The Declaration of Independence

What is one key difference between the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Florida Declaration of Rights?

• A) The U.S. Bill of Rights includes more amendments.

• B) The Florida Declaration of Rights is more detailed.

• C) Both documents have the same number of rights.

• D) The U.S. Bill of Rights is more detailed.

Which constitution allows for citizen-initiated amendments?

• A) U.S. Constitution

• B) Florida Constitution

• C) Both allow it

• D) Neither allow it