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This presentation will describe the structure and function of the Florida state

government

Similar to the federal government, the Florida state government is made up of 3 branches of government:

1. The Executive Branch

2. The Legislative Branch

3. The Judicial Branch

You can access the Florida Constitution at:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/

The Judicial Branch interprets the laws

The Florida Legislature makes the laws

The Executive Branch enforces the laws

  • 7 Supreme Court Justices
  • 5 Appeals Courts
  • 20 Circuit Courts
  • 67 County Courts

The Florida legislature is made up of two houses.

Did you know?

  • The head of the executive branch is the Governor
  • The executive branch also consists of many executive departments

Florida Senate

Florida House of Representatives

The entire Florida court system receives less than 1% of the annual state budget!

http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/funding/

  • 40 senators
  • They serve four year terms
  • They are limited to two consecutive terms (eight years)
  • 120 representatives
  • They serve two year terms
  • They are limited to four terms (eight years)

Did you know?

The Legislative Branch only works for 60 days a year!

http://www.flsenate.gov/Reference/FAQ#Question1

Current Governor Rick Scott

Florida Branches of Government

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