Federalism
What are some state or reserved powers?
What is the Supremacy Clause?
What are state powers otherwise known as?
Reserved Powers
What is the 9th amendment?
Which Constitution is longer, U.S. or Florida?
Florida's Constitution is around 10 times longer
What is Federalism?
Federal, state, and local governments working together
What is the Elastic Clause?
Expands the power of the federal branches
Who is the executive in a state government?
The Governor
What is the 10th amendment?
Reserved Powers to the states
How many different Constitutions has Florida had?
6 (1838, 1861, 1865, 1868, 1885, 1968)
What are some concurrent or shared powers?
Borrowing money, collecting taxes
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
How many articles does Florida's Constitution have?
12
Which two former/current political parties favor small government?
Anti-Federalists & Republicans
Who is the executive in a local government?
What are some Federal or Expressed Powers?
Dealing with the military, establishing postal service, printing money
How many articles does the U.S. Constitution have?
7
What is Florida's Declaration of Rights?
27 separate rights that ensure and outline basic citizen rights similar to the Bill of Rights
Which two former/current political parties favor big government?
Federalists & Democrats
Within federalism, which type of government has the least power?
Local
What is a Federal Government?
Powers divided between a national government and state governments with the national government possessing more power
When was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1787-88
What is the most important function of Florida's Constitution?
Outlines the purposes of functions of each branch of Government
Define Separation of Powers
Enforcing laws (executive), making laws (legislative), and interpreting laws (judicial)
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?
Ensure that peace, law, and order coexist in the country (found in both U.S. and Florida Constitution)