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Protection from double jeopardy is in the Florida Declaration of Rights and the Bill of Rights. What is double jeopardy?

A
being tried more than once for theft
B
being tried more than once for murder
C
being tried more than once for the same crime
D
being tried more than once for any crime in a lifetime
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Which statement correctly compares the Florida Constitution to the US Constitution?

A
The Florida Constitution is subject to interpretation, while the US Constitution is not.
B
The Florida Constitution has 20 articles, while the US Constitution has 10 articles.
C
The Florida Constitution has over 100 amendments, while the US Constitution has 27 amendments.
D
The Florida Constitution explains the protections granted to citizens, while the US Constitution does not.
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Which statement about the structure of Florida’s government and the US government is true?

A
They each have a supreme court.
B
The judicial branch enforces laws.
C
The executive branch passes laws.
D
They both are divided into two branches.
4

Read a quotation from the Florida Constitution.No Person shall be deprived of any right because of race, religion, national origin or physical disability.—Florida Constitution,Article 1

A
race.
B
religion.
C
national origin.
D
physical disability.
5

What is the most likely reason the Florida Declaration of Rights has twenty-seven sections, while the Bill of Rights has only ten amendments?

A
The Florida Declaration of Rights is more up-to-date than the US Constitution, so it includes more.
B
The Florida Declaration of Rights includes many more rights that are only necessary for Florida.
C
The Florida Declaration of Rights also includes things that are in other parts of the US Constitution.
D
The Florida Declaration of Rights lists specific rights, while the Bill of Rights deals with bigger ideas.
6

Which right in the Florida Declaration of Rights is not included in the Bill of Rights?

A
freedom of speech and press
B
freedom of religion
C
right to bear arms
D
right to work
7

The US Constitution describes laws generally and leaves them open to interpretation. How does this benefit Florida?

A
The Florida Supreme Court could interpret federal laws differently, depending on the times.
B
Florida’s legislature could always propose a change or amendment to the US Constitution.
C
Florida could add to or modify the laws when it wrote its state constitution, depending on its interpretation of the US Constitution.
D
Florida would not be held responsible for laws disagreeing with the US Constitution, because they could be justified by the state’s interpretation.
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Which statement best describes the US Constitution?

A
The US Constitution is superior to state law.
B
The US Constitution can never be changed.
C
The US Constitution explains state governments.
D
The US Constitution is not open to interpretation.
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Which right in the Florida Declaration of Rights is unique to Florida?

A
freedom of expression
B
freedom of religion
C
laws protecting natural resources
D
laws protecting against unreasonable searches

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