Comparing Constitutions
What document provides the framework for our government?
the Constitution
What are delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers?
Delegated- The federal government's power
Reserved- The state government's power
Concurrent- The federal government shares powers with the state governments.
Who proposes a US amendment?
2/3 of congress or 2/3 of the state legislatures
Constructing roads and highways is an obligation of federal, state, local or all three?
all three
What is the supreme law of the land?
The US Constitution
What is the 10th amendment?
All powers not delegated to the national government by the U.S. Constitution are reserved for the states
Delegated power for the federal government
Who ratifies a US amendment?
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment
What are local government obligations?
Public schools
Water treatment
Police and Fire departments
Road construction
True or false: Florida can make a law that goes against the US Constitution
False
Which is more difficult to amend, Florida or US constitution?
US
Who has the power to establish and fund a system of public education?
States
True or false: the citizens are directly involved in amending the constitution.
False, the citizens are directly involved in amending the Florida constitution.
General Welfare
Common Defense
Public Safety
What clause limits the power of the states and establishes a federal system of government for the US (as opposed to the Articles of Confederation previously)?
Supremacy clause
What do both the Florida and US Constitutions include?
Preamble, Articles, Amendments, Protection of rights (US Bill of Rights and Florida Declaration of Rights)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Describe the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
-prohibits states from discriminating against citizens of other states in favor of their own citizens.
- requires states to recognize the official acts and judicial proceedings of other states.
Why is it more difficult to amend the US constitution?
It requires widespread support
2/3 of Congress proposal
3/4 of States ratifying
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Each level of government is obligated to provide for what 3 things?
General Welfare
Common Defense
Public Safety
Why is it important to be able to amend the constitution?
Society is constantly changing and we need a way to increase the ability of the federal government to handle future challenges