The system of government where states and the federal government share power.
Federalism
An "Amendment" is what to the constitution?
A change (article 5)
Florida identifies specific executive branch cabinet positions in their constitution. Does the U.S constitution?
No, it gives no specific number of positions.
The "supreme law of the land" can be found in which article?
Article 6: Supremacy clause
What is Mr. Krabs daughter named?
Pearl
The powers listed in the constitution for the state government to do.
reserved powers
Who can ratify an amendment?
State legislatures or state conventions.
What is the purpose of a constitution? Name one.
Limits government power
Protects citizens' rights.
Provide framework for how the government should run.
John Locke is famous for stating that we are given natural rights; that are life, liberty, and what?
property
1.Coin money.
2. Declare war
3. postal service
Are examples of what type of powers?
Enumerated powers
Who has a say in proposing an amendment?
1. President
2. Supreme Court
3. Congress
Congress
What are the three parts the U.S constitution and the Florida constitution have in common? And what do they do?
Preamble: introduction gives goals of constitution
Articles: How the government should run
Amendments: Rights and protections of the people.
Which amendment allows you to sue someone else, as long as it is for more than 20 dollars.
the 7th amendment (VI)
what the name of #3 on the 49ers?
Ray-Ray Mccloud III
Which amendment declares that any responsibilities not given to the federal government in the constitution belong to the states?
the 10th amendment (X)
Which article in the constitution explains that decisions made by the states need to be respected?
Article 4 (IV)
What is the term limit for Florida senators?
4-year term limits.
Amendment 26 did what?
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
What state is Ms. Kolanko from?
West Virginia
Why did the framers of the country include federalism in the constitution?
To limit government power.
Explain the ratification process of an amendment. (All four ways)
2/3 congress or national convention must propose.
3/4 of state legislatures or state conventions must ratify.
Why did the framers of the constitution make the amendment the way it is?
To make it difficult yet flexible. / Not done on a whim
The first amendment has multiple protections name all of them.
1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of religion
3. Freedom of assembly
4.Freedom of press.
5. Freedom to petition the government.
What is Ms. Kolanko's favorite American football team?