1. State Government

2. Remember Federalism?
Over the next week we will study federalism and the role of state and local governments in our federal system.

3. How does the Florida Constitution compare to the U.S. Constitution?
Begins with the Preamble
We, the People of the State of Florida…”
A series of articles
Amendments

4. Federal Government & State Government
Florida State Government
Legislative Branch
Congress:
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Florida State Legislature:
Florida Senate
Florida House of Representatives
Executive Branch
President
Vice President
Appointed Cabinet Members
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Elected Cabinet Members (Attorney General, etc.)
Judicial Branch
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
Florida Supreme Court
Florida District Courts of Appeal
Florida Circuit Courts
Florida County Courts
Articles II- IV establishes the organization of its state government. Gateway book pgs

5. The Amendment Process: Florida vs. U.S.
Step 1: Proposal:
There are 5 ways
Step 2: Adoption:
60% of voters must approve
If it concerns taxes, 2/3 (66.7%) of voters must approve.
Gateway book pg. 230