The Capitol
What is the Capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
BONUS: 100 extra points if you can name the colors of both branches chambers
The House of Representatives (green) and the Senate (red)
Who is the governor of Florida?
Ron DeSantis
What is Florida's nickname?
The Sunshine State
When was Tallahassee made the capitol of Florida?
1824
How many representatives and Senators are in the Legislative Branch?
120 representatives 40 senators
True or False:
The supreme court of Florida also meets in the capitol building.
False. They meet in another building nearby.
When did Florida become a state?
1845
How many Capitol buildings are there?
2, one is now a museum
True of False:
People are allowed to sit in the galleries and watch as lawmakers debate and vote on bills
true
What is it called when legislatures meet each year?
A legislative session
What is Florida's state flower?
the orange blossom
How tall is the new capitol building?
22 stories
What is the job of the Florida legislature?
To vote on and discuss potential laws
What is the governors role in the government?
He works at the capitol as the top leader to help run the state and make sure laws are followed.
How many counties are in Florida?
67
What branch of state government meets at the capitol?
The Legislature
A law starts out as a ___________ that must be voted upon before becoming a law.
bill
When was the new capitol building finished being constructed?
1977
What important symbols are on the great seal of Florida?
a Seminole woman, a steamboat, palm trees, and the sun shining