Question 1(multiple choice worth 3 points)
the process for amending florida's and the u. s. constitution are similar because both have
no options for citizen involvement
four possible paths to an amendment
two main steps, proposal and approval
majority vote as an approval requirement
question 2(multiple choice worth 3 points)
the state of florida constitution is similar to the u. s. constitution because it
extends the power of government
protects people's individual rights
is the supreme law of the land
has the same length and laws
question 3(multiple choice worth 3 points)
which of the following is a true statement about the state and federal amendment processes?
the process at the state level has more opportunity for direct voter input.
the process at the federal level has more opportunity for direct voter input.
the process at the state level is less complicated as it requires less time.
the process at the federal level is less complicated as it requires less time.
question 4(multiple choice worth 3 points)
use the following quote to answer the question.
"the supreme executive power shall be vested in a governor, who shall be commander-in-chief of all military forces of the state not in active service of the united states. the governor shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, commission all officers of the state and counties, and transact all necessary business with the officers of government."
the position described in the quote above compares closest to the national position of
u. s. representative
u. s. president
u. s. senator
u. s. federal judge
question 5(multiple choice worth 3 points)
use the following quote to answer the question.
"the legislative power of the state shall be vested in a legislature of the state of florida, consisting of a senate composed of one senator elected from each senatorial district and a house of representatives composed of one member elected from each representative district."
the quote above
mandates one executive to serve from each district
describes the section of a state government that makes the laws
selects one person from each state to serve the legislature
explains the organization of a national legislature
question 6(multiple choice worth 3 points)
use the following quote to answer the question.
"we, the people of the state of florida, being grateful to almighty god for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, ensure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution."
the quote above
is most related to policies of the state of florida on education
explains how the state constitution differs from the u. s. constitution
is most similar to the preamble to the u. s. constitution
explains how the state of florida organizes its executive branch
question 7(multiple choice worth 3 points)
under the florida constitution, florida voters have the power to
recall any state official from his or her position
initiate laws and hold referendums on existing laws
change the state legislature to a unicameral system
amend the state constitution only once per year
question 8(multiple choice worth 3 points)
use the following quote to answer the question.
"the power to propose the revision or amendment of any portion or portions of this constitution by initiative is reserved to the people, provided that, any such revision or amendment, except for those limiting the power of government to raise revenue, shall embrace but one subject and matter directly connected therewith."
the quote above is from the
u. s. constitution and extends the powers of initiative and recall to the people
florida constitution and extends the powers of initiative and recall to the people
florida constitution and extends the power of initiative to the people
u. s. constitution and extends the power of initiative to the people
question 9(multiple choice worth 3 points)
the florida legislature
creates laws for the united states
interprets laws for the united states
enforces laws in the state of florida
makes laws for the state of florida
question 10(multiple choice worth 3 points)
the highest court in the state of florida is the
florida supreme court
u. s. supreme court
u. s. county court
florida county court