In your own words, what is the purpose of a constitution? Answer in two short sentences (25 word limit). You will have a chance to explain in more detail later. Example sentence frame: The purpose of a constitution is ____. (2 points)
The purpose of a constitution is to set up rules and principles for how a country is run and to protect the rights of its people.
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A constitution is a set of rules for how a country is run and protects the rights of its people.
Based on your teacher-created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom: What is one similarity between the structure of the US and the Florida Constitution? Why do you think Florida has that similarity in their Constitution? Example sentence frame: One similarity between the structure of the US and the Florida Constitution is _____. Florida created that similarity because_____. (4 points)
One similarity between the structure of the US and the Florida Constitution is the division of powers into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Florida has that similarity in their Constitution to ensure a system of checks and balances and to prevent any one branch from having too much power.
