SS.7.CG.3.4 Federalism
What are the 3 levels of government???
What are State, Federal, and Local.
A _________ is a group of people with shared ideas about government. Political parties work to get members of their party elected to government positions.
political party
12th Amendment
• Elector votes for president and vice president.
• Prevents the president and vice president from being from opposing political parties.
• Avoids situation where candidates from the same party tie.
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?
A. Laura has never owned land in Florida.
B. Laura is not a Florida resident.
C. Laura is not yet 40 years old.
D. Laura has never voted.
B. Laura is not a Florida resident.
The U.S. Constitution requires electing (choosing) the president through a group of electors known as the_________.
Electoral College
Power is divided between national government and state governments.
What is Federalism.
____________believe in liberty, economic prosperity, preserving American values and traditions, and restoring the American dream for every citizen of this great nation.”
What is Republicans
If no candidate for President gets a majority of electoral votes, who gets to decide which candidate is elected?
A. Current President
B. Supreme Court
C. House of Representatives
D. Senate
C. House of Representatives
The 1968 Florida Constitution limits the governor to two consecutive four year terms, which disqualifies two-term governors from running for a third consecutive term. Which of the following statements explains the purpose of this requirement?
A. The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to guarantee experience among Florida’s elected officials.
B. The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to protect Florida residents against tyranny.
C. The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to guarantee equal opportunities for Florida’s elected officials.
D. The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to guarantee equal power for the branches of government.
B. The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to protect Florida residents against tyranny.
gets the most votes
popular vote
Powers outlined in the U.S. Constitution for the
Federal Government?
What is Enumerated Powers.
"___________ believe that the economy should work for everyone, health care is a right, our diversity is our strength, and democracy is worth defending.”
Democrats
The following is an excerpt from the 12th Amendment.
The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate… From constitution.congress.gov How did the 12th Amendment change the Electoral College?
A. Electors vote for President and the candidate with the second most votes become Vice President.
B. Electors vote for President and Vice President instead of just for President.
C. The Supreme Court gets to decide who wins the Presidential election.
D. The current President gets to decide who wins the Presidential election.
B. Electors vote for President and Vice President instead of just for President.
How long can they serve?
President of the United States
What is 4 year term, limited to 2 terms limits or a total of up to 10 years
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of votes in the Electoral College, sending the selection of a president to the House of Representatives, even though the electors had intended Jefferson to be president and Burr to be vice president.
Election of 1800
Powers shared by the State and Federal governments?
What is concurrent powers.
To be eligible to register to vote you must: (list at least 3)
•Be a citizen of the United States of America;
•Be a legal resident of Florida;
•Be a legal resident of the county in which you seek to be registered;
•Be at least 16 years old to preregister or at least 18 years old to register and vote;
•Not be a person who has been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored; and,
•Not be a person convicted of a felony without having your right to vote restored.
The President is elected based on:
A. state votes
B. electoral votes
C. popular votes
D. national votes
B. electoral votes
United States Senate
How long can they serve?
6 year term
No term limits
Electors that break this rule and vote for a different candidate are known as____________
faithless electors
Powers reserved to the States and the People
(10th Amendment)?
What is Reserved Powers.
Voters in Florida elect 2 people to be _______
What is senators
True/ False
Original Electoral College:
• Elector votes for 2 people.
• Person with majority of votes becomes president.
• Person with 2nd most votes becomes vice president.
True
United States House of Representatives.
How long can they serve?
2 year term
No term limits
The skills, knowledge, or experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
qualifications