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WorksheetsUnderstanding the US and FL Constitutions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the Constitution provide regarding the structure of government?
A single leader with total control
Three branches of government and separation of powers
Unlimited power to Congress
Only state governments
How does the Constitution limit the government’s authority?
By giving the president absolute power
By using checks and balances and separation of powers
By allowing Congress to make all decisions without restrictions
By removing state governments
What does the Constitution protect for the people?
The government’s authority
The Bill of Rights
The natural environment
The economy
Which part of the Constitution outlines the rights of the people?
Preamble
Article I
Bill of Rights
Conclusion
What system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Judicial Review
How many different ways can Florida amend its constitution?
2
3
5
7
What is a major difference between the U.S. and Florida Constitutions?
Florida allows more ways to amend its constitution
The U.S. Constitution is longer than Florida’s
The Florida Constitution cannot be amended
The U.S. Constitution changes every year
What is the purpose of a constitutional convention?
To elect a new president
To remove old amendments
To propose new amendments
To create state laws
Which step must happen after an amendment is proposed?
It must be ratified (approved)
The president must sign it
Citizens must vote on it immediately
Congress must rewrite the entire Constitution
How many state legislatures must approve a U.S. constitutional amendment for it to pass?
One-half (1/2)
Two-thirds (2/3)
Three-fourths (3/4)
All 50 states
How is Florida’s amendment process different from the federal process?
Florida requires all amendments to be approved by the president
Florida requires amendments to pass with 60% voter approval
Florida does not allow voter initiatives
Florida’s amendments must be approved by Congress
Why do amendments to the Constitution require ratification?
To ensure laws change based on public opinion
To make sure the amendment is officially added to the Constitution
To allow the president to veto any changes
To let the Supreme Court control all decisions
What happens if an amendment fails to be ratified?
It is automatically passed after 10 years
It does not become part of the Constitution
It must be reviewed by the Supreme Court
It must be rewritten and voted on again
What is the main reason the U.S. Constitution has lasted for so long?
It is difficult to change
It allows changes through amendments
It never allows new laws
It is rewritten every 10 years
What is the primary goal of the amendment process?
To change government laws frequently
To update the Constitution as needed
To give the president more power
To prevent new rights from being added
