SS.7.CG.3.12 Comparison of U.S. and Florida Constitutions

Which of the following is a difference between the government setup in the U.S. Constitution and the state government setup by the Florida Constitution?

• The U.S. Constitution establishes a bicameral legislature, while the Florida Constitution does not.

• The Florida Constitution allows for a recall of elected officials, unlike the U.S. Constitution.

• The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights, but the Florida Constitution does not.

• Both constitutions provide for a separation of powers among three branches of government.

Both the Florida and U.S. Constitution are considered "Living Documents" what does this mean?

• The document can be viewed differently over time

• The document is unchangeable and fixed

• The document is only relevant in its original context

• The document is only applicable to specific cases

According to the diagram what are concurrent powers?

• powers that are shared between state and federal governments

• powers that are exclusive to the federal government

• powers that are exclusive to state governments

• powers that are shared only among local governments

Which feature completes the Venn diagram?

• created property taxes

• established a zoning board

• required a balanced budget

• guaranteed individual freedoms

What is missing from the graphic?

• Explains the vision and mission of the government

• Describes the economic policies of the government

• Outlines the historical achievements of the government

• Lists the current challenges faced by the government

Which of the following best describes the similarity between the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble of the Florida Constitution?

• Both preambles emphasize the importance of unity

• Both preambles outline the structure of the government

• Both preambles declare independence from Britain

• Parts of the preambles are identical in wording

What conclusion can you make based on the graphic?

• the Florida Constitution is much older than the U.S.

• the Florida Constitution is much longer than the U.S.

• There have been few disputes with the U.S. Constitution

• Florida became a state in 1968

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects rights?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Freedom Bill

• Declaration of Rights

Written plan of government

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Amendment

Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?

• Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment.

• The President issued a veto against the proposed legislation.

• A majority of the public opposed the amendment.

• The Supreme Court ruled the amendment unconstitutional.