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Answer 1

U.S. Constitution

Florida Constitution


Structure of the Constitution

How is each document structured?

1. Preamble
2. Articles 1-7
3. Amendments (the first 10 are referred to as the _______________ ____________________________).

1.
2. _________ Articles which are broken into ___________________.


Wording of the Preamble

Highlight words or phrases that are similar between the two documents in corresponding colors.

We, the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.


Purpose of the Constitution

According to the preambles, why was each document written? Record the purposes that you think fit with each constitution.

To establish laws
To insure peace among the people
To guarantee happiness for all
To protect the people
To establish the rights of the people
To organize the government
To establish the nation as a super power






Organization of the Government

What are the branches of government as outlined by each constitution?








The Rights of the People
Where in each document are the rights of the people outlined?



Article _________: ____________________________

____________________________

Sections 1- ________




Reflection Questions
Using your notes from the lesson videos and the information from your comparison chart, answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1.What is one major similarity that you observe between these two important historical documents?
2.What is one major difference that you observe between these two important historical documents?
3.Look at the sections of Article X (Article 10) of the Florida Constitution. List five sections that cover topics unique to Florida (topics that are not covered in the U.S. Constitution).
4.Why do we need state constitutions?

Answer 2

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