Influential Documents
What was the main argument in Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense?
Self government/Independence from Britain
What were the Articles of Confederation?
America's original constitution
$$ Double Points $$ How is ratifying amendments to Florida’s constitution different from the U.S. Constitution?
Voters have direct involvement in the Florida amendment process
What is the meaning of the word suffrage?
The right to vote
What is the introduction to both the Florida and U.S. Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which historical document influenced the United States with ideas of individeual rights?
The English Bill of Rights
What system of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?
A Confederal System
What percentage of voter approval is needed to amend the Florida Constitution?
60% voter approval
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th amendment
The U.S. Constitution has a Bill of Rights while the Florida Constitution has a...
Declaration of Rights
Which historical document created the world's first constitutional monarchy and influenced the United States with ideas of limited government?
The Magna Carta
How is power distributed in a confederal system?
Powerful and independent states united by a weak central government
How many of the state legislatures must approve an amendment to the U.S. Constitution for it to be ratified (approved?)
Three-fourths
$$$ Double Points $$$ What amendment says powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states?
The 10th amendment
The U.S. Constitution has 27 and the Florida Constitution has 146. What are they?
Amendments
What historical document was created by the pilgrims in 1620 and influenced the United States with ideas of self government?
The Mayflower Compact
$$ Double Points $$ Why did the United States establish a confederal system as their first plan for government?
To prevent tyranny
What fraction of both houses of Congress must agree to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Two-Thirds
Which amendment deals with citizenship and gaurantees equal protection under the law?
The 14th amendment
What are the first three words of both the Florida and U.S. Constitutions?
We the people...
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was considered this type of communication that often uses emotions to influence or persuade an audience.
Propaganda
What event led many to recognize that the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced?
Shays Rebellion
$$ Double Points $$ Name one way that an amendment can be proposed to the Florida Constitution.
(1) joint resolution by the Florida Legislature; (2) Florida Constitution Revision Commission; (3) Citizens' Initiative; (4) Constitutional Convention; and (5) Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission .
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th amendment
$$$ Double Points $$$ The U.S. Constituion has 7 and the Florida Constitution has 12. What are they?
Articles