The Executive Branch of Government in Florida
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Vocab
Chief Financial Officer
Questions at the bottom of the Page
100

Each officeholder is limited to how many terms of how many years?

2 terms of 4 years

100

The ________ of Florida is the highest level of executive authority in the state

Governor

100

What does it mean to veto something?

To stop or override an action

100

This officer overseas Florida’s financial operations. 

Chief Financial Officer

100

Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.

1. Florida’s debt

Chief Financial Officer

200

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.

200

The lieutenant governor becomes governor if the governor does what two things?

If the governor leaves office or dies during a term

200

What does it mean to officially approve an appointment?

Confirmation

200

The CFO is in charge of preparing this financial plan each year.

State budget

200

Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.

2. vacant state Cabinet seat

2. Governor 

300

The _______ of Florida has confirmation power for most of the Governor’s appointments.

Senate

300

The governor proposes _______________ to the legislative branch for the state government’s operation.

annual budgets 

300

To manage money and financial matters

Finances

300

What does the CFO oversee?

Banking, and other industries 

300

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 

400
This is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch of Florida


Running or Operating the government .

400

The governor has a special type of veto. What is it called?

A line veto 

400

Who is the Commissioner of Agriculture? 

A member of Florida’s Cabinet who tests and inspects food products.

400

The CFO acts deals with fire safety and emergencies and acts as what?

The State Fire Marshal

400

Determine which executive officer is in charge of each public issue in the state of Florida.

4. A Civil Rights violation 

4. Attorney General

500

These groups carry out laws in Florida, like the Department of Education.

Administrative departments or agencies

500

What does the line veto allow the governor to do?

To veto the amount of funding provided for particular areas or programs.

500

Who is the Attorney General?

A member of Florida’s Cabinet who enforces state laws.

500

What are the responsibilities of the CFO?

Keeping track of how state money is spent and make sure that the money is used properly.

500

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