The Florida Constitution: A Wordy Beach Read (But Seriously, How Long Is It?)
Ever felt like you needed a vacation from reading? Well, you might want to steer clear of the Florida Constitution. This Sunshine State staple packs more words than a Hemingway novel on spring break. But fear not, knowledge seekers! We're about to dive headfirst (with floaties, of course) into the deep end of Florida's legal lagoon.
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| How Many Words Does The Florida Constitution Have |
So, how many words exactly are we talking about?
Estimates vary wilder than a gator at a flaming tiki party, but most sources point to a somewhere around 44,000 word behemoth. That's more than four times the size of the U.S. Constitution (which, let's be honest, is a pamphlet compared to this beach blanket of legalese).
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Why so many words, Florida? Why?
Here's the thing: Florida's Constitution likes to be specific. Like, REALLY specific. It's like that friend who explains a grilled cheese recipe with the fervor of a neurosurgeon. This can be good for clarity, but it also means the document has ballooned over the years with amendments on everything from taxes to... uh... protecting pregnant pigs (yes, really).
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Fun fact!: Florida's Constitution used to be even WORdier.
Back in the day, it was a chonky 55,000-word monster. Thankfully, they trimmed the fat in 1968, but clearly, the love of detail runs deep in the Sunshine State.
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But wait, there's more! (Because in Florida, there always is)
Here are some other tidbits about Florida's wordy wonder:
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- It's been amended over 100 times! That's more edits than a reality TV show.
- The average state constitution clocks in around 26,000 words. Florida, ever the trendsetter, marches to the beat of its own (very wordy) drum.
- Reading the entire thing would take you roughly 15 hours. That's a long flight to read about property taxes, folks.
FAQ: Your Guide to Florida's Constitution Cliff Notes
Feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are some quick answers to frequently asked questions:
How to:
- Find the Florida Constitution online? Easy! Just head to the Florida Senate website (https://m.flsenate.gov/).
- Understand the Florida Constitution? That's a bit trickier. Maybe grab a friend, some snacks, and a good highlighter.
- Convince someone to read the entire Florida Constitution? Good luck. Maybe offer them a lifetime supply of orange juice?
- Write a shorter, more concise Florida Constitution? Now that's a challenge worthy of a Pulitzer Prize.
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