Constitutions and Amendment Process
Define ratify.
To officially approve.
Define federalism.
Power shared between the federal, state and local governments.
Who is the head of the executive branch at the local level?
Mayor
What is a local law called?
An ordinance.
What fraction of Congress must vote to APPROVE an amendment?
two-thirds of both houses must ratify the amendment
Who holds concurrent powers?
They are shared between the federal and state government.
Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
What is a state law called?
A statute.
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
U.S. Constitution
List three enumerated/delegated powers.
Declare war, coin money, establish post offices, raise and maintain armed forces, regulate commerce, create treaties with foreign countries, create immigration policy.
What is the legislative branch of our state government called?
Florida legislature.
"Solid Waste accumulated by residential premises shall be collected once each week, except as otherwise deemed necessary by the Solid Waste Division Manager."
Which level of government would handle this issue?
Local government
What is one purpose of the Constitution?
Provides framework for the government, protects individuals rights, contains powers and responsibilities of the government
List three reserved powers.
Control public education, regulate marriage requirements, conduct elections, establish local governments, issue licenses and certifications.
List three local government obligations.
Provide fire and local police services, utilities and zoning, waste management, parks and recreation, construct/maintain local roads and transportation, etc.
List three powers the governor has.
Issues pardons for state crimes, issues executive orders that affect Florida, vetoes and approves bills, commander in chief of state national guard, head of and appoints state cabinet.
Why is it important that our Constitution contains an Amendment process?
The amendment process allows the government to change and grow as society does.
What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?
Reserves powers for the states and prevents the federal government from having total power.
What level(s) of government is/are responsible for constructing and maintaining roads/highways?
All three: federal, state and local.
How is the lawmaking process at the state and federal level the same?
Bills are introduced in House of Representatives or Senate, bills are reviewed and edited by a committee, both houses have to approve before being sent to the governor/president.