Constitution For 4th Grade In Florida
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The Constitution unites the American people and the 50 states. It describes the rights of citizens and establishes a federal government with three branches. As colonies we fought a war for Independence and then worked hard to write our Constitution.
Often modeled after the federal Constitution, they outline the structure of the state government and typically establish a bill of rights, an executive branch headed by a governor (and often one or more other officials, such as a lieutenant governor and state attorney general), a state legislature, and state courts, ...
In California, a two-thirds vote by each chamber is required to refer the question to the people, though a simple majority of the people can call the convention. Other states — Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, South Dakota, and Virginia — allow for their state legislature to call a convention without the people's consent.
Generally, the process for a territory to gain admittance as a state follows this general sequence. Congress passes an Enabling Act authorizing a territory to draft a constitution and submit it to Congress. Congress accepts the constitution or sends it back for revision. Congress votes to accept the territory as a state.
SECTION 9. Due process.—No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, or be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense, or be compelled in any criminal matter to be a witness against oneself.
For this election, the six proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot originate from two sources: the Florida Legislature and citizen initiatives. Regardless of how a measure makes it to the ballot, all amendments require a 60 percent voting majority to pass.
Writing the Constitution Gather ideas and information from group members, faculty members, administrators, and constitutions from other organizations. Review the gathered information. Decide the basics of your constitution. Decide the basics for each part of the constitution. Edit the constitution. Seek feedback.
In California, a two-thirds vote by each chamber is required to refer the question to the people, though a simple majority of the people can call the convention. Other states — Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, South Dakota, and Virginia — allow for their state legislature to call a convention without the people's consent.
Florida Constitution—an organized system of fundamental principles for the government of the state. It is of a permanent and general nature and originates from the people rather than from the Legislature.
