Week 8 - Foundations of Government

What is a constitution?

• A written document outlining the principles and laws of a nation

• A type of government

• A historical artifact

• A political party.

Each state in the United States has a constitution that is modeled after the U.S. Constitution?

• True

• False

An amendment to a constitution happens through a legal process that requires what?

• A vote

• A protest

• A meeting

• A celebration

State constitutions establish a written contract between the government and the ______.

• Animals

• People

• Environment

• Buildings

What is the process called when updating a constitution to meet the needs of people today?

• Revolution

• Amendment

• Election

• Celebration

Fill in the blank: Constitutions outline the structure, powers, and duties of the ______.

• Government

• School

• Family

• Business

What are the three branches of Florida's government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Administrative, Judicial

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

• Executive, Legislative, Administrative

The Florida Constitution helps citizens know the intentions of the constitution and why it was written. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the purpose of amending a constitution?

• To make sure documents reflect current times

• To remove outdated laws

• To add new states

• To change the national anthem.

A new Florida constitution was written in 1868 to _______ the Ordinance of Secession.

• Amend

• Annul

• Justify

• Ratify