1. How is the organization of state governments like the national government? 2. Define the following terms:
• Initiative— A petition to propose amendments to the constitution.
A petition to propose enactment of national legislation. A petition to propose enactment of local resolution or ordinance on regional, provincial, city, municipal, or barangay level.

• Referendum— a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

• Recall— the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people

3. How do these powers (initiative, referendum, recall) encourage greater citizen participation in states where they exist?

4. Is amending Florida's constitution more or less difficult than amending the U. S. Constitution? Explain why.

5. How does Florida’s constitution compare to the U. S. Constitution? Give examples.

Given your knowledge of the suffix -ous, identify the best definition of glamorous? a. to take away glamour b. the opposite of glamour c. to give or to add glamour to d. having the quality of glamour

In the compound republic of america, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. the different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.—madison, number 51 based on the quote, which of the following statements would madison have likely supported? development of political parties is necessary to ensure the security and stability of a democratic government. a government must have enough power to govern however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it. one government can not carry out the will of the people alone, therefore the establishment of two separate governments is necessary. a government must sometimes limit civil liberties of individuals to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.

The civil war has been given many names: the war between the states, the war against northern aggression, the second american revolution, the lost cause, the war of the rebellion, the brothers' war, and the late unpleasantness. famous poet walt whitman called it the war of attempted secession. confederate general joseph johnston called it the war against the states. by whatever name, it was unquestionably the most important event in the life of the nation. which name do you feel best fits this war from the list above? maybe you have another name you think would be even better? give the name you feel fits this war best, and in a sentence or two, explain your reasoning.