Florida Constitutions Overview

Florida Constitutions Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores Florida's six constitutions, starting with the 1838 constitution, which introduced the right of revolution. The 1861 secession constitution was not recognized by the federal government. The 1868 constitution emerged from Reconstruction, followed by the 1885 constitution, which reasserted Democratic control. The 1968 constitution introduced popular initiatives and periodic reviews, providing flexibility for future amendments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the guide mentioned in the video that discusses Florida's constitutions?

Professor Daisy Parker

Professor Michael Brown

Professor John Smith

Professor Emily Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was Florida's first constitution written?

1885

1861

1838

1845

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What professions were prohibited from holding statewide political office in Florida's first constitution?

Lawyers and Doctors

Farmers and Merchants

Teachers and Engineers

Bankers and Ministers of the Gospel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the federal government's view on the 1861 secession constitution?

They partially recognized it

They fully recognized it

They considered it illegal

They ignored it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant change in the 1868 constitution?

It was the shortest constitution

It prohibited all political parties

It was written as a result of the Reconstruction acts

It included the right of revolution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the 1885 constitution created?

To introduce new taxes

To abolish slavery

To reassert Democratic control

To expand voting rights

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of the 1968 constitution?

It cannot be amended

It allows for popular initiatives

It abolished the governor's office

It introduced a monarchy

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