Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3
• Lesson
• Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

Instructions

• Go online and look up your state constitution. Choose three state sections such as religious freedom, freedom of the press, etc. and discuss the guidelines for each.
• Compare these sections to the equivalent section in the United States Bill of Rights. List differences, if any.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page
• References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)

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State Powers -Florida

This paper discusses the guidelines for three sections of the constitution of Florida, that is, Basic Rights, Religious Freedom, and Freedom of Speech and Press, and how these sections compare with the equivalent section in the United States Bill of Rights.

Basic Rights

According to the constitution of Florida, all natural persons are equal before the law. All persons have the right to enjoying as well as defending liberty and life. Male and female alike, have equal rights to pursue happiness, be rewarded equally for equal work done, and possess, acquire, and protect properties. Therefore, no individual is to be deprived of his or her right on the basis of religion, race, national origin, or physical disabilities (The Florida Senate, 2021).

Religious Freedom

According to The Florida Senate (2021), the Florida Constitution stipulates that the state shall not have any law that respects any religious establishment or prohibit individuals from exercising their freedom of religion. The section further stipulates that freedom of religion shall not be used to justify any actions or practices that are public morals, safety, or peace.

Furthermore, there shall be no allocation of public revenue shall be allocated in aid of any religious organization (The Florida Senate, 2021)................... Continue