Civics
Acts, Ordinances and Statutes are all synonyms for what?
Laws
What was the name of our first government that eventually led to the the US into including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Which powers are given to the Federal government?
Delegated, enumerated, Expressed
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, Assembly
1st
Which group can only propose an amendment?
Congress
Who is the only person who is part of 2 separate branches?
Vice-President
Executive/Legislative
What was the name of the uprising by a group of Farmers (led by Daniel) that led to a government that included a Bill of Rights?
Shay's Rebellion
Which powers are given to the states?
Reserved
No unreasonable search and seizure
4th
Which group can only ratify an amendment?
the states
Which level of court has the power to give a second chance?
Appellate or Appeals
Which cabinet department is responsible for dealing with foreign policy?
State Department/Department of State
Which powers can BOTH the federal and state gov'ts share?
Concurrent
No Cruel or unusual punishment
8th
What fraction of Congress is needed to propose an amendment?
2/3
What is the 'R' word that means money brought in by taxes?
Revenue
Which policy is the Secretary of State involved in?
Foreign
Which type of power is education, licenses, and marriage?
Reserved
Right to bear arms
2nd
Who ratifies an amendment in the Florida Constitution?
the voters
What is the time frame of when a constitutional amendment has to be ratified by?
No limit. Remember, the 27th Amendment took over 200 years to ratify.
What is the policy called that deals with issues inside the United States?
domestic
Which type of power is taxes and courts?
Concurrent
Not testify against yourself
5th
How many ways is there to propose an amendment in the Florida Constitution?
5