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In the U.S. Constitution, reserved powers refer to the powers of the

• state government

• local government

• federal government

The following is an example of a concurrent power

• declaring war

• taxing

• establishing local governments

• establishing post offices

The following is an example of an enumerated power

• Coining money

• Regulating elections

• Creating and maintaining a court system

• Enforce laws

What is a similarity between the Florida and U.S. Constitutions?

• They both contain a list of rights of citizens

• They both have the same number of amendments

• They both contain the supremacy clause

• They both set up local governments

What is a service provided by local government?

• Fire protection

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Issuing marriage licenses

• Regulating business

What was added to the U.S. Constitution to protect the rights of citizens?

• Bill of Rights

• Roles of government

• checks and balances

• veto

Which is a difference between the Florida and U.S. Constitution?

• one begins with "We The People"

• Florida constitution has less articles than the U.S. Constitution

• the state constitution has a Florida Declaration of Rights

• the state constitution has a Supremacy Clause

The following comes from a document.

“We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.”

What is this document?

• Preamble to the United States Constitution

• Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

• Preamble to the Florida Constitution

• Pledge of Allegiance

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• neither protects individual rights

• both include an amendment process

• neither provides for a chief executive

• both include a nine member Supreme Court

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.