Review 8.2 What are the two houses called in the state legislature? What state has a unicameral legislature? Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives? Who directs the state Senate? Who is the Senate President? There are 5 ways to amend the Florida Constitution, what are they? Dividing the state into districts based on equal population, is called what?

 Every state government has an Executive Branch led by a Governor (Chief Executive).

The State Constitution identifies the qualifications for their governor. In most states, a governor must be… 1. An American citizen 2. At least 30 years old 3. Reside in the state for at least 7 years.

 The governor is directly elected by the voters of their state.  Most governors serve four-year terms and are elected during Midterm elections. Florida Governor Rick Scott

1. Carrying out state laws 2. Proposing new laws 3. Preparing the state budget 4. Power to veto bills the state legislature has passed.

 Governors can veto (eliminate) only part of a bill. This is called a line-item veto.  Governors also have the power to grant a prisoner parole (an early release from prison) with certain restrictions.

 Roles similar to the U.S. President:  Chief Executive of the State  Commander in Chief of the National Guard  State Party Leader  Ceremonial Leader of the State  Chief State Legislature  State Judicial Leader

The governor appoints leaders of the executive departments, who advise them on important issues. (Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer etc.) Some of these officials are elected to office. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi