Post-Test Quarter 2

How are the Florida and U.S Constitution Similar?

• They both require a monarchy for governance.
• The Florida Constitution is longer than the U.S. Constitution.
• The Florida and U.S. Constitutions both establish government structure, separate powers, and protect individual rights.
• They both focus solely on state laws.

"Shane borrow $50 from Benson, he refuses to pay back the debt that he owes. Benson decided to file a lawsuit against Shane."

Identify the type of law that has to do with this scenario

• civil law.

• Tax law and international law.
• Property law and administrative law.
• Criminal law and family law.

"Impeachment

Create Laws

House of Representative (435 members)

Senate (100 members)"

Which branch of government structure is being illustrated above?

• Executive branch
• Judicial branch
• Legislative branch
• Administrative branch

How did the enlightenment ideas influenced the founding the U.S. government?

• Natural Law was only relevant in Europe and had no impact on the U.S.
• Enlightenment ideas influenced the U.S. government by establishing the principles of Natural Law, Natural Rights, and Social Contract, which emphasized individual rights, government accountability, and the consent of the governed.
• The U.S. government was founded solely on religious principles without Enlightenment influence.
• Social Contract theory was rejected by the Founding Fathers in favor of monarchy.

Define Rule of Law and its influence on the development of our governmental system in the U.S.

• The Rule of Law ensures that laws govern the U.S. system, protecting rights and maintaining checks and balances.
• The Rule of Law eliminates the need for a constitution in the U.S.
• The Rule of Law is only applicable to criminal cases in the U.S.
• The Rule of Law allows for arbitrary decisions by government officials.

What services are provided by the U.S. government at local, state, and national level?

• Space exploration programs
• Public safety, education, infrastructure maintenance, transportation, healthcare, national defense, social security, federal law enforcement.
• Private sector job creation
• International trade agreements

What obligations does the U.S. government have towards its citizens?

• The U.S. government must collect taxes from citizens only.
• The U.S. government is required to provide free housing for all citizens.
• The U.S. government has no obligations towards its citizens.
• The U.S. government must ensure safety, protect rights, provide services, and promote welfare.

Explain the amendment process outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution?

• The amendment process involves proposal by two-thirds of Congress or state conventions, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states.
• Amendments can be proposed by a simple majority in Congress.
• State legislatures can unilaterally amend the Constitution.
• The President has the power to propose amendments directly.

Explain the relationship between state and national governments as written in amendment 10th of the U.S. Constitution

• The 10th Amendment eliminates the need for state governments altogether.
• State governments have no authority over any laws or regulations.
• The 10th Amendment grants all powers exclusively to the federal government.
• Powers not enumerated/Delegated to the federal government are reserves to the state government

Explain the function of the three branches of government established in the U.S. Constitution

• Legislative (interprets laws), Executive (makes laws), Judicial (enforces laws)
• Legislative (enforces laws), Executive (interprets laws), Judicial (makes laws)
• The three branches of government are the Legislative (makes laws), Executive (enforces laws), and Judicial (interprets laws).
• Legislative (makes laws), Executive (makes decisions), Judicial (reviews laws)