U.S. and Florida Constitutions Assessment

What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

• To collect taxes from citizens

• To provide a framework for government and protect rights

• To create laws about speed limits

• To determine school schedules

The U.S. Constitution is considered:

• Equal to state constitutions

• Less important than state laws

• The supreme law of the land

• Secondary to Florida's Constitution

Both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions contain:

• Preambles, articles, and amendments

• Only preambles and articles

• Only amendments

• Different structural elements entirely

To amend the U.S. Constitution, what fraction of states must ratify the amendment?

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• One-third

• Three-fourths

To propose an amendment to the Florida Constitution, what percentage of voters must approve it?

• 50% plus one vote

• 75% of voters

• 60% of voters

• 25% of voters

The Florida Constitution can be amended through:

• Governor's executive order only

• Legislative vote only

• Citizen initiative or legislative proposal

• Federal court order only

Which statement about the U.S. Constitution is correct?

• It can be changed by state governors

• It applies only to federal matters

• It supersedes all state laws and constitutions

• It can be overruled by state constitutions

The Florida Constitution differs from the U.S. Constitution in that it:

• Has more detailed provisions about state-specific issues

• Doesn't have amendments

• Lacks a preamble

• Cannot be changed

What is the principal function of a written constitution?

• resolving disagreements between competing parties

• confirming resistance to civil disobedience

• declaring the independence of a state

• outlining the structure and powers of a government

Which is more supreme?

• Federal Law

• State Law