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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.
3

Which element explains the purpose of Florida’s constitution?

A
the articles
B
the preamble
C
the amendments
D
the legislative branch
4

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
5

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.
6

Which phrase appears in the preamble of Florida’s constitution and in the preamble of the US Constitution?

A
maintain public order
B
insure domestic tranquility
C
promote the general welfare
D
guarantee equal civil and political rights
7

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
8

What does it mean that federal law is superior to state law?

A
Federal laws makes more sense than any state laws.
B
Federal laws were passed first, before state laws.
C
States cannot make laws that conflict with federal laws.
D
States cannot make laws that conflict with local laws.
9

What are the divisions of Florida’s constitution?

A
preamble, articles, laws
B
introduction, laws, amendments
C
preamble, articles, amendments
D
introduction, articles, laws
10

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.

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