Federalism
Amendment Process
Comparing Constitution
Government Obligations
Wild Card
100
The illustration above describes which of the following concepts?
Mercantilism-Federalism-Socialism-Communism
Federalism
100
How are the amendment process of the United States and FL Constitutions similar?
-Both require citizens to vote to ratify
-Both are easy
-Both can be proposed by the legislature
-Both must be ratified by state legislatures
-Both can be proposed by the legislature
100
Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
Citizens in the United States are protected by the Bill of Rights.
Citizens in the United States are subject to both state and federal laws.
Power is divided amongst the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Power is divided amongst the two main political parties
Citizens in the United States are subject to both state and federal laws.
100
Which institution is NOT part of the lawmaking process at the state or federal level?
the courts the executive branch (approve/veto)
the Senate the House of Representatives
the courts
100
What refers to powers given to state governments but not to national governments?
reserved powers concurrent powers
delegated powers enumerated powers
reserved powers
200
Which powers are held by both state and federal governments?
enumerated powers reserved powers
expressed powers concurrent powers
concurrent powers
200
What is needed to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
2/3 of both houses of Congress
200
What kind of powers does the "necessary and proper clause" in the U.S. Constitution allow Congress to exercise?
unconstitutional powers implied powers
judicial powers wartime powers
implied powers
200
Which constitutional provision states that the laws Congress makes outweigh all state laws?
elastic clause reserved powers
supremacy clause concurrent powers
supremacy clause
200
What is the meaning behind the phrase "We the People" (at the beginning of both the U.S. and FL Constitutions)
Popular Sovereignty (The people are in charge of the government)
300
Which level of government is closest to the American people, and thus provides the most services?
national government state government
student government local government
local government
300
What is needed to ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
3/4 of all state legislatures
300
Both the U.S. and Florida Constitution begin with this? (Hint: The 1st Paragraph)
The Preamble/ We the People
300
Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?
county federal
municipal state
state
300
What documents provide a framework for the government?
Constitutions
400
Directions: The Venn diagram below lists some powers of government. Use the diagram to answer any questions that follow.
In which section of the Venn diagram would you place "pass laws"?
State Government none of the sections
National Government Both
Both. It is a concurrent power.
400
How can amendments be ratified to the FL Consitution?
The proposed amendment is placed on the ballot during the next election, and 60% of Citizens vote to approve
400
What is one topic covered in the FL Constitution that would not be covered in the U.S. Constitution? (HINT: Think about the reserved powers)
- Education
-Licenses
-Marriage/Divorce
-Elections
-Local Governments
400
Which obligation would be the responsibility of the local government?
-Monetary policies -Flood Water/Snow Removal
Meeting foreign dignitaries -Regulating post office
Flood Water/Snow Removal
400
The U.S. and FL Constitutions are both made up of these three parts
-Preamble
-Articles
-Amendments
500
In the U.S.nconstitutional amendment process, ratification requires passage by which fraction of the states?
one-third one-half
two-thirds three-fourths
three-fourths
500
What is one way an amendment can be proposed to the FL Constitution that is different than the U.S. Constiution?
Citizen Initiative
500
This clause in the U.S. Constitution states that whenever a federal and state law conflict, you should always listen to federal laws
Supremacy Clause
500
What should go in the middle of this diagram?
-Coining Money
-Providing Education
-Defending the Nation
-Public Safety
Public Safety
500
What clause in the United States congress allows congress to stretch its powers to meet the demands of the people? (Implied Powers)
Elastic Clause