#15 Florida Sunshine State Government Quizizz

Which of the following is Florida's official state motto?

• In God We Trust

• The Sunshine State

• The Orange State

• The Everglades State

Which document is the source of power for Florida's state government?

• The U.S. Constitution

• Florida's Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What is federalism?

• A system where power is held only by the national government

• A system where power is shared by the national government and the governments of the 50 states

• A system where power is held only by state governments

• A system where there is no written constitution

According to the passage, the 10th Amendment says that all other government powers are reserved for the ______ or the people.

• states

• president

• Congress

• Supreme Court

The current Florida Constitution was ratified in which year?

• 1968

• 1956

• 1972

• 1980

In Florida, which body makes state laws?

• U.S. Congress

• Florida Legislature

• Florida Supreme Court

• Governor

Who is at the top of the judicial branch in Florida?

• Florida’s Supreme Court

• Florida House of Representatives

• Florida Governor

• Florida Court of Appeals

Pick ALL of the answer choices that are correct.

• The U.S. Constitution gives all government powers to the federal government.

• The 10th Amendment reserves many government powers to the states.

• Both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions have legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

• Florida has its own constitution.

• Florida has a president in charge of its executive branch.

According to Article III of the Florida Constitution, what is the legislative power of the state vested in?

• A legislature of the State of Florida, consisting of a senate and a house of representatives.

• The Governor and the Cabinet.

• The Supreme Court of Florida.

• The President of the United States.

How many chambers does the Florida Legislature have?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4