Florida's Constitution
What is the phrase at the beginning in both constitutions?
"We the People"
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
What is an amendment?
An amendment is the process of altering or changing a document.
What is a militia?
the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service
Printing money is a function of what level of government?
How many ways is there to amened Florida's constitution?
5
How many ways is there to amened the US constitution?
what is a preamble
A preamble introduces the goals and purposes of the document. It is an introductory statement.
What is the definition jurisdiction?
the territory within which power can be exercised
Running elections is the jurisdiction of what level of government?
State
How does the Florida Constitution differ from the US Constitution in terms of amendments?
The Florida Constitution has a lot more
What is the primary purpose of the preambles in both constitutions?
To outline the goals and purpose of the governments.
What is an article?
a separate clause
What is the definition for Enumerated powers?
Are specific powers explicitly listed in the Constitution and given to the federal government
School buses are the jurisdiction of what level of government?
Local
What is the name of the speech given by the governor about the state's issues?
State of the State
Both the federal government and Florida rely on the courts to interpret their respective constitutions is an example of what?
the role of the courts in interpreting the constitutions
What is the definition of Infringe?
advance beyond the usual limit, encroach
What is the definition for reserved powers?
are powers not given to the federal government and therefore belong to the states, as outlined in the 10th Amendment
Social Security is what type of program?
Entitlement program
What is one reason for the constant changes to the Florida Constitution?
The Florida state government is closer the people
What is one specific difference between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution in terms of rights?
The Florida Constitution includes the right to privacy, while the US does not.
What is the definition for vested
absolute, fixed, unconditional
What is the definition of concurrent powers?
Powers that both the federal government and states can use simultaneously.
Taxes is an example of what term?
Concurrent Powers