Vocabulary
Propose
to suggest an idea
How many constitutions are there in the United States?
51
Why do both State and Federal Constitutions begin with "We the People?"
both types of government get their power from the people.
What does the supremacy clause mean?
the U.S. Constitution is the highest law of the land and overpowers any state constitution.
This animal has nine brains...
Octopus
Ratify
to approve or make official
What fraction of Congress must ratify an amendment proposal?
2/3
The Florida Constitutions' Bill of Rights is called...
Declaration of Rights
What is a constitution?
A written plan for government.
When is your Civics EOC?
May 17th
Bill of Rights
First 10 Amendments in the Constitution
What fraction of state legislatures must agree to ratify an amendment?
3/4
What is an amendment? What is a preamble?
amendment- a change to the constitution.
preamble- the introduction that explains the purpose of the government.
List one purpose of a constitution...
To list powers or government, to explain how the government powers are limited, to explain how the rights of the people are protected.
How many eyes does a caterpillar have?
12
Federalist
Someone who wants to ratify the Constitution and create a stronger government.
Which amendment deals with women suffrage? What does suffrage mean?
19th- the right to vote.
List three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation...
Government could not tax, could not enforce laws, no president, only legislative branch, no national court system, no military, could not regulate trade etc.
List three similarities between the FL Constitution and U.S. Constitution.
Both have a preamble, articles and amendments.
What fish can blink with both eyes?
Shark
Anti Federalist
Someone who believes individual liberties are essential and want the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
How many articles does the U.S. Constitution have? How many articles does the Florida Constitution have?
U.S.-7 FL-12
Explain what happened after Shays Rebellion and before the U.S. Constitution...
Federalists and Anti Federalists disputed but finally came to an agreement- the Bill of Rights
This group did not want to list the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution because they feared rights that were not listed could be tampered with.
Federalists
What is a group of frogs called?
An Army