Comparing Constitutions
What document provides the framework for our government?
the Constitution
What are delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers?
Delegated- The federal government's power
Reserved- The state government's power
Concurrent- The federal government shares powers with the state governments.
Who proposes a US amendment?
2/3 of congress or 2/3 of the state legislatures
What are laws called at each level?
Local- ordinance
State- statute
Federal- act
Constructing roads and highways is an obligation of federal, state, local or all three?
all three
What is the 10th amendment?
All powers not delegated to the national government by the U.S. Constitution are reserved for the states
Delegated power for the federal government
Who ratifies a US amendment?
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment
True or False- A proposed law has to go through both houses of the legislature to be approved.
true
What are local government obligations?
Public schools
Water treatment
Police and Fire departments
Road construction
Which is more difficult to amend, Florida or US constitution?
US
Who has the power to establish and fund a system of public education?
States
True or false: the citizens are directly involved in amending the constitution.
False, the citizens are directly involved in amending the Florida constitution.
Who is the chief executive of Florida?
Governor
General Welfare
Common Defense
Public Safety