The Executive Branch of Government in Florida
Each officeholder is limited to how many terms of how many years?
2 terms of 4 years
The ________ of Florida is the highest level of executive authority in the state
Governor
What does it mean to veto something?
To stop or override an action
This officer overseas Florida’s financial operations.
Chief Financial Officer
Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.
1. Florida’s debt
Chief Financial Officer
Who does the Executive Branch of Florida consist of?
(There are 4 things or people that it consists of.)
The governor, the lieutenant governor, The Florida Cabinet, and executive departments.
The lieutenant governor becomes governor if the governor does what two things?
If the governor leaves office or dies during a term
What does it mean to officially approve an appointment?
Confirmation
The CFO is in charge of preparing this financial plan each year.
State budget
Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.
2. vacant state Cabinet seat
2. Governor
The _______ of Florida has confirmation power for most of the Governor’s appointments.
Senate
The governor proposes _______________ to the legislative branch for the state government’s operation.
annual budgets
To manage money and financial matters
Finances
What does the CFO oversee?
Banking, and other industries
Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.
3. An increase in the instances of state wide wildfires
3. Commissioner of Agriculture
Running or Operating the government .
The governor has a special type of veto. What is it called?
A line veto
Who is the Commissioner of Agriculture?
A member of Florida’s Cabinet who tests and inspects food products.
The CFO acts deals with fire safety and emergencies and acts as what?
The State Fire Marshal
Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.
4. A Civil Rights violation
4. Attorney General
These groups carry out laws in Florida, like the Department of Education.
Administrative departments or agencies
What does the line veto allow the governor to do?
To veto the amount of funding provided for particular areas or programs.
Who is the Attorney General?
A member of Florida’s Cabinet who enforces state laws.
What are the responsibilities of the CFO?
Keeping track of how state money is spent and make sure that the money is used properly.
Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.
5. A lawsuit against the state of Florida
6. take over the executive branch if the governor dies during the term
7. Reports of unfair business practices that require regulation.
5. Attorney General
6. Lieutenant Governor
7. Commissioner of Agriculture