Comparing the US and Florida Constitutions

What is the primary focus of SS 7 C 3.13 in the Florida Civics EOC?

• The judicial system of Florida

• Comparison of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions

• Economic policies in Florida

• Environmental laws in Florida

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

• Each branch has equal funding

• No branch becomes too powerful

• The military remains under civilian control

• All laws are approved quickly

Which clause establishes the U.S. Constitution as the supreme law of the land?

• Elastic Clause

• Privileges Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

What unique power does the governor of Florida have that the U.S. President does not?

• Declare war

• Line-item veto

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

• Sign international treaties

How is the Florida Constitution different from the U.S. Constitution in terms of length?

• It is shorter

• It is the same length

• It is longer

• There is no difference in length

What rights does the Florida Declaration of Rights guarantee?

• None, it is purely symbolic

• Rights to bear arms only

• Basic rights to all citizens

• Freedom of speech only

What is required to call for a convention to propose an amendment in Florida?

• 20% of active voters

• 15% of active voters

• A majority vote in the legislature

• 10% of active voters

Which committee meets every 20 years to propose amendments to the Florida Constitution?

• Governor's Executive Committee

• Florida Legislative Assembly

• Florida Environmental Committee

• Constitution Revision Commission

What percentage of each house of the Florida Legislature is needed to pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• Two-thirds

How often does the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission meet to propose amendments?

• Every 20 years

• Every 15 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 25 years