Understanding the US and Florida Constitutions

The video explains the federal system in the US, where power is divided between national and state governments. It compares the US Constitution, written in 1787, with Florida's Constitution, first drafted in 1838. Both documents have similar structures with preambles, articles, and amendments. The US Constitution has 27 amendments, while Florida's has 102 and has been rewritten six times. The video highlights the amendment processes, noting that Florida allows citizen-initiated changes. Despite its complexity, the national Constitution remains narrowly defined to allow states flexibility.

What type of system does the United States use to delegate powers?

• Unitary system

• Confederal system

• Federal system

• Parliamentary system

When was the US Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1801

• 1845

Which amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states?

• 14th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

What is the purpose of the preamble in both the US and Florida Constitutions?

• To define the legislative process

• To list the amendments

• To outline the purpose of the government

• To describe the judicial system

What was added to the US Constitution to protect specific personal liberties?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Rights

What is the first article in Florida's Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Rights

How many amendments does the US Constitution have?

• 102

• 50

• 27

• 10

How many times has Florida's Constitution been rewritten?

• Ten times

• Never

• Three times

• Six times

How many ways can Florida amend its Constitution?

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Two

What was the goal of the US Constitution in terms of national structure?

• To make it complex

• To keep it narrowly defined

• To eliminate state governments

• To centralize power