2. How does the federal system allow the national government and state governments to share power? End

3. 1The Federal System2 Federalism 3The State Constitutions4 U.S. vs Florida Constitutions 56 78 910 1112 1314 1516 1718 1920 2122 2324 2526 2728 2930 3132 3334

4. Based on the slides, describe the and answer the terms and questions below. Define & Answer Similarities between States Differences between States Early Florida Constitutions Today’s Constitution EQ: What characteristics do all state governments share? 3

5. Similarities Between States Each state has its own constitution that sets forth the structure of the state’s government. All states have 3 separate branches of government, much like the federal government The constitutions also describe the powers that the branches have, and also list the rights of state citizens.

6. Florida’s Declaration of Rights 1.Political Power 2.Basic Rights 3.Religious Freedom 4.Freedom of speech and press 5.Right to assemble 6.Right to work 7.Military power 8.Right to bear arms 9.Due process 10.Prohibited laws 11.Imprisonment for debt 12.Searches and seizures 13.Habeas corpus 14.Pretrial release and detention 15.Prosecution for crime; offenses committed by children 16.Rights of accused and of victims 17.Excessive punishments 18.Administrative penalties 19.Costs 20.Treason 21.Access to courts 22.Trial by jury 23.Right to privacy 24.Access to public records and meetings 25.Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights 26.Claimant’s right to fair compensation 27.Marriage defined

7. Differences Between States Massachusetts has had one constitution since 1780, while Florida has gone through six! The states’ constitutions vary in length, often because the states’ want to be more specific rather than the generalized U.S. Constitution. Each state also has amendments that vary and can also contribute to the length of their constitutions.

8. Early Florida Constitutions Florida’s constitution was drafted in 1838 and began with a declaration of rights that mainly applied to free white men. The first constitution established Florida as a slave state. After the Civil War was lost by the Confederacy, Florida created a new constitution to reflect the changes.

9. Today’s Constitution Florida’s current constitution has been in effect for more than 40 years and lists the rights guaranteed to citizens in the first article. Other articles include defining state boundaries, establishing the governmental branches, and the organization and powers of counties. It is also defined in the constitution that it must be reviewed every 20 years to see if it still meets the state’s needs.

10. U.S. vs Florida Constitution 4 vs