Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Under the Florida constitution, Florida voters have the power to


recall any state official from his or her position

initiate laws and hold referendums on existing laws

change the state legislature to a unicameral system

amend the state constitution only once per year

Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Use the following quote to answer the question.


"The supreme executive power shall be vested in a governor, who shall be commander-in-chief of all military forces of the state not in active service of the United States. The governor shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, commission all officers of the state and counties, and transact all necessary business with the officers of government."


The position described in the quote above compares closest to the national position of


U.S. representative

U.S. president

U.S. senator

U.S. federal judge

Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Use the following quote to answer the question.


"We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, ensure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution."


The quote above


is most related to policies of the state of Florida on education

explains how the state constitution differs from the U.S. Constitution

is most similar to the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

explains how the state of Florida organizes its executive branch

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

The governments of the United States and Florida are similar because they both


control elections held by and for the local governments

contain three separate branches of government

help maintain law and order outside the boundaries of the country

have constitutions organized with the same number of sections

Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Use the following quote to answer the question.


"The power to propose the revision or amendment of any portion or portions of this constitution by initiative is reserved to the people, provided that, any such revision or amendment, except for those limiting the power of government to raise revenue, shall embrace but one subject and matter directly connected therewith."


The quote above is from the


U.S. Constitution and extends the powers of initiative and recall to the people

Florida constitution and extends the powers of initiative and recall to the people

Florida constitution and extends the power of initiative to the people

U.S. Constitution and extends the power of initiative to the people

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Use the following quote to answer the question.


"The judicial power shall be vested in a supreme court, district courts of appeal, circuit courts, and county courts."


The quote above is from the


Florida constitution, because it creates four types of courts, whereas the U.S. Constitution only creates the U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Constitution, because it creates all the types of courts that may exist in any state of the nation

Florida constitution, because all of these courts are equal in power at the state level

U.S. Constitution, because only the national government has judicial power

Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

The highest court in the state of Florida is the


Florida Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. County Court

Florida County Court

Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Which of the following is a true statement about the state and federal amendment processes?


The process at the state level has more opportunity for direct voter input.

The process at the federal level has more opportunity for direct voter input.

The process at the state level is less complicated as it requires less time.

The process at the federal level is less complicated as it requires less time.

Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

The State of Florida Constitution is similar to the U.S. Constitution because it


extends the power of government

protects people's individual rights

is the supreme law of the land

has the same length and laws

Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

The process for amending Florida's and the U.S. Constitution are similar because both have


no options for citizen involvement

four possible paths to an amendment

two main steps, proposal and approval

majority vote as an approval requirement