Question

What is the difference between the U.S. Constitution and a state constitution? (2 points) a State constitutions outline laws for the entire nation, but the U.S. Constitution only outlines laws for one state. b The U.S. Constitution outlines laws and government for the entire nation, but state constitutions outline laws and government for a particular state. c The U.S. Constitution and state constitutions both outline laws and the structure of government for the whole country. d The people who wrote the U.S Constitution also wrote all the different state constitutions. Question 3 (2 points) (08.04 LC) What is the purpose of state constitutions? (2 points) a Declare independence from the United States b Create rules for schools to follow c Outline laws and the structure of government for that state d Explain the role of people living in the country Question 4 (2 points) (08.04 LC) What are the three branches of state government? (2 points) a High, middle, low b President, Congress, Justices c Local, state, national d Executive, legislative, judicial Question 5 (2 points) (08.04 LC) Which document explains how government is divided between the national and state governments? (2 points) a U.S. Constitution b State constitution c Declaration of Independence d Articles of Confederation Question 6 (2 points) (08.04 LC) What is this an example of? (2 points) A document saying, We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for out constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution. a Declaration of Independence b State trade agreement c State constitution d U.S. Constitution Question 7 (2 points) (08.04 LC) Who is the head of Florida's executive branch? (2 points) a Congresswoman b President c Governor d Senator Question 8 (2 points) (08.04 MC)

Answer 1

2. b The U.S. Constitution outlines laws and government for the entire nation, but state constitutions outline laws and government for a particular state.

3. c. Outline laws and the structure of government for that state

Every state has its own Constitution and the purpose of this is to outline the laws that are applicable to that state as well as how the structure of the government of that state will be structured.

4. d. Executive, Legislative, Judicial

The three branches of government are the Executive which has to duty of enforcing laws, the Legislature which has the duty of making laws and the Judiciary which has the duty of being the custodians of law.

5. a. U.S. Constitution

The U.S. Constitution explains how the governing of the U.S. should be done and therefore explains how power is divided between the Federal and state government.

6. c. State constitution

This is a part of the Florida state Constitution.

7. c. Governor

A governor is the leader of executive branch in every state much like the President is the leader of the executive branch of the entire nation.