Preamble: Both preambles begin with “We the People”, demonstrating that it is from the people that government secures its power.
Articles: There are seven articles in the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution has 12 articles. The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution in 1791 while the Florida Declaration of Rights was included in Florida’s last constitution, which was ratified in 1968.
Amendment Process: Both constitutions are “living documents” as each provides for making changes (amendments). The U.S. Constitution is amended by elected federal and state legislators while the Florida Constitution is amended by voters.
The Exxon Valdez was the oil tanker that caused one of the worst oil spills in history. It spilled nearly 11 million gallons of oil, injuring over 28 species of wildlife. It lead to the use and building of double-hulled ships.
The correct answer is C. The true brotherhood of America, of respecting the separateness of others . . . and uniting in effort . . . has been so twisted and distorted.
