Amendment Process
What article outlines the amendment process?
Article V
What article outlines the relationship between the state and federal government?
Article IV
Who is the head of the executive branch at the local level?
Mayor
What section of the U.S. Constitution lists/protects individual rights?
Bill of Rights
Define Federalism.
Power shared between the federal, state and local governments.
What fraction of state legislatures must vote to APPROVE an amendment?
three-fourths of state legislatures must ratify the amendment
List two concurrent powers.
establish and maintain highways, collect taxes, establish courts, enforce laws, regulate business, provide for the general welfare
Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
How are the outlines of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions similar?
They both have a preamble, articles, and amendments.
Define ratify.
To officially approve.
What fraction of Congress must vote to PROPOSE an amendment?
two-thirds of both houses must propose an amendment
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.
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
U.S. Constitution
Define Amendment.
Changes that are made to the Constitution.
How many methods are there to amend the U.S. Constitution?
two methods
Method 1
Proposal: ⅔ of Congress
Ratification: ¾ of the States
Method 2
Proposal: ⅔ of the States
Ratification:¾ of the States
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.
What is one purpose of the Constitution?
Provides framework for the government, protects individuals rights, contains powers and responsibilities of the government
Define concurrent powers.
They are shared between the federal and state government.
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.
What Constitution is easier to amend and why?
Florida Constitution, citizens are able to participate in the amendment process.
Define Enumerated powers.
powers given to the federal government(Congress) that are listed in the Constitution