Federalism
Concurrent Powers
A traffic violation would be addressed in what court?
County Court
Who is Chief Executive of the State?
Governor
What are the Laws created by the State Government called?
Statues
What is a law created by a Local Government called?
An Ordinance
Which article in the US Constitution discusses the Supremacy Clause?
Article 6
What are the four levels of the State Judicial Branch?
County Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court
What are the three qualifications to become Governor?
A US Citizen, At least 30 years old, Reside in the state for at least 7 years
What are two chambers of State Congress called?
Florida House of Representative and Florida Senate
Council Manager, Mayor-Council, and Commission
12 Articles
How many appellate court districts are there in Florida?
5 Districts
What election is the Governor elected in and who elects him?
Midterm Election and the People
What are the Qualifications for becoming a State Legislator?
A US Citizen, Live in the district they plan to Represent, must be at least 21 years old, and must live in Florida for at least 2 years
What are the three roles of the Mayor?
Preside over Meeting, Head of the City, and Enforces City Ordinances
What is an example of a Shared Power between the Federal Government and State Government?
Possible Response:
Levy Taxes
Enact and Enforce Laws
Power to establish courts
15,000
Who is the current lieutenant governor and what is their role?
Jeanette Nunez and Replace the Governor is they are unable to serve
What is the process for a Bill to become law?
Begins as an idea, introduced by a legislator, reviewed by the committees, voted on by both houses, and then signed in to law by the governor
What are the three elected County Positions that help keep the county running outside of the Mayor and the City Council?
Name the five things State Governments are FORBIDDEN to do.
Make Treaties with foreign nations
Declare War
Keep an army or Navy during peacetime
Issue or coin their own money
Impose tariffs on imports
How many members are a part of the Florida Supreme Court, how long are their terms, and who is the Current Chief Justices
7 members for 6-year terms and Carlos G. Munuz
Who is apart of the Florida Cabinet, and how do they get their positions?
Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agricultural and they are voted into Office
List five ways in which you could amend the Florida Constitution.
Ballot Initiative Process
Constitutional Convention
Constitutional Revision Commission
Legislative Joint Resolution
Taxation and Budget Reform Commission
What is an example of Public Education working on EACH level of government?
Federal Level - Implement National accountability goals
State Level - Provide Funding for Public Schools, provides course descriptions and standards, mandate state assessments, approve classroom resources, establish local school districts
Local Level - Assigning Principals to schools and establishing bus routes,