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    This document compares the constitutions of the United States and Florida. It outlines the basic structures of each, noting the US Constitution is shorter while the Florida Constitution addresses more day-to-day issues. Both begin with "We the people" and establish branches of government. The US Constitution includes a Bill of Rights while Florida has a Declaration of Rights protecting similar individual freedoms. The document also summarizes the processes for amending each constitution.

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    This document compares the constitutions of the United States and Florida. It outlines the basic structures of each, noting the US Constitution is shorter while the Florida Constitution addresses more day-to-day issues. Both begin with "We the people" and establish branches of government. The US Constitution includes a Bill of Rights while Florida has a Declaration of Rights protecting similar individual freedoms. The document also summarizes the processes for amending each constitution.

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    This document compares the constitutions of the United States and Florida. It outlines the basic structures of each, noting the US Constitution is shorter while the Florida Constitution addresses more day-to-day issues. Both begin with "We the people" and establish branches of government. The US Constitution includes a Bill of Rights while Florida has a Declaration of Rights protecting similar individual freedoms. The document also summarizes the processes for amending each constitution.

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    Name ________________________________________________________________________ Period _________ pg.

    # __________

    Comparing the United States and Florida Constitutions


    SS.7.C.3.13 Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida.

    1) Explain the basic outline of the U.S. Constitution and Floridas Constitution.
    United States Constitution

    Florida Constitution

    Contains a _Preamble that lists the

    Contains a _Preamble that lists the

    _purposes_ and _goals_.


    Begins with We the people- shows that
    the
    federal government gets its power
    from the citizens.

    _purposes_ and _goals_.


    Begins with We the people shows that
    the
    federal government gets its power
    from the citizens.
    _Longer_than the US Constitution

    _Shorter than the FL Constitution


    _7_articles
    __1 large

    __12___ articles
    __80__ pages

    page

    Contains the Florida Declaration of

    Contains a _Bill of Rights___________:


    Enumerated list of rights for the people.

    Rights: Enumerated list of the rights

    _27_amendments

    the same rights as those found in the

    Written as a living document to be


    interpreted over time.
    Contains a _Supremacy Clause_ stating
    the Constitution is the Supreme Law of
    the Land

    for the people that includes many of


    U.S. Bill of Rights.
    Written as a living document to be
    interpreted and changed. There are
    many amendments to the Florida
    Constitution that are very specific.
    Addresses public education, motor
    vehicles, and elections
    Deals with _day-to-day_ issues that
    impact state residents.

    2)

    What does the US Constitution and the Florida Constitution have in common?
    Begins w/ we the people
    Living document
    Includes amendments
    Includes/explains the rights of the citizens. Guarantees individual freedoms
    Establishes 3 branches of govt
    Both have a preamble

    3) What part of the Florida Constitution protects individuals rights?


    Florida Declaration of Rights

    4) What is the Supremacy Clause? And where is it found in the US Constitution?


    States that the Constitution is the highest law of the land. Article IV (6)
    5) What is the Florida Declaration of Rights?
    Enumerated list of the rights for the people that includes many of the same rights
    as those found in the U.S. Bill of Rights
    6) Why did some states create their own Constitution?
    Because the US Constitution was a guideline and some states wanted things listed
    specifically.

    Amendment Process
    1) Complete the chart to summarize how to amend the U.S. Constitution:

    2)

    Amendment
    2/3 of
    both house of
    added proposes
    to the
    Congress
    an
    U.S.
    amendment
    Constitution

    of states
    legislatures ratify the
    amendment

    Explain each of the 5


    methods to propose an amendment to the Florida Constitution, then draw an illustration that
    symbolizes each method.
    Constitutional Convention - A set number of registered voters representing 15% of the
    votes cast in the most recent presidential election may call for a constitutional convention.
    Amendments may be proposed at the convention.
    Ballot Initiative Process A set number of registered voters representing 8% of the votes
    cast in the most recent presidential election must sign a petition proposing that an
    amendment be placed on a future Election Day ballot.
    Constitutional Revision Commission The 37-member Constitutional Revision Committee
    meets every 20 years (the next meeting will take place in 2017) and proposes amendments
    to the state constitution.
    Legislative Joint Resolution Three-fifths (60%) of each house of the Florida Legislature
    can pass a joint resolution (decision) proposing that an amendment be placed on a future
    Election Day ballot.
    Taxation and Budget Reform Commission - The 22-member Taxation and Budget Reform
    Commission proposes amendments to the state constitution. This Commission last met in
    2007 and will meet every 20th year (2027, 2047, etc.).

    3) How is an amendment to the Florida Constitution ratified?


    60% of voters approve (vote yes) the amendment

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