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3. The JOB of the executive branch of state government is to CARRY OUT THE LAWS of the state. The executive branch of government has many departments. For example this branch deals with highway safety and protecting natural resources.

4. Who is in charge of the executive branch? The GOVERNOR is the head of the executive branch. He is elected by the citizens of Florida every four years. He can then choose people to help run the state.

5. Our current governor is Rick Scott The governor has the power to VETO, or say no, to any idea for a law.

6. Directions: Write the answers to the questions on a separate sheet of paper. 1.Who is the head of the executive branch of state government? A. PresidentB. Governor C. Judge 2.What is the job of the executive branch of government? A. To make the laws B. To interpret the laws C. To carry out the laws

7. 3.Which of the following is a duty of the EXECUTIVE branch of state government? A. To approve or veto bills B. To decide if a law goes against the Constitution C. To write bills to become laws 4.How are the officials chosen who help the governor run the executive branch? A. ElectedB. Chosen by the Senate C. Chosen by the governor

8. IF THE GOVERNOR VETOES THE BILL, another vote can be taken. If 3/5 of the General Assembly votes to approve the bill this time, the bill becomes a law. How does a bill become a law? First, citizens develop an idea for a bill. A bill is an idea for a law. Next, members of the House or Senate propose the bill to other members. Then, the General Assembly votes to approve the bill. After that, the governor signs the bill OR the governor vetoes the bill.

9. Legislative Branch The job of the legislative branch of state government is to make the laws. A bill is an idea for a law. This branch has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together these two groups are called the General Assembly. Senate + House of Representatives= General Assembly

10. Legislative Branch Quiz Directions: Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. 1.What are the Senate and House of Representatives called together? A. Good leadersB. General Assembly C. Supreme Court 2.What is the job of the legislative branch of government? A. Make the lawsB. Carry out the laws C. Make decisions about the laws 3.Who is the Senator for our State? A. Bill NelsonB. Marco RubioC. George LeMieux

11. Click below to go view answers 4.For a bill to become a law, who has to sign it? A. GovernorB. Speaker of the House C. Senator 5.Which of the following can a member of the Florida Assembly do to help his or her fellow citizens? A.Appoint people to positions in the government B.Protect people by catching lawbreakers C. Help make laws which protect the rights of citizens

12. Judicial Branch The job of the judicial branch of government is to interpret the law. This means this branch makes decisions about the law and decides if laws go against the Florida Constitution. The Florida Constitution is a document that explains the job of each branch, and contains Florida’s laws.

13. The seven judges of the Supreme Court are at the head of the judicial branch. The highest court in Florida is the Supreme Court. All other courts and judges in Florida are also part of the judicial branch of government.

14. Judicial Branch Quiz 1.What is the highest court in Florida called? A. High CourtB. Supreme Court C. Ultimate Court 2. Who is the head of the judicial branch of government? A. GovernorB. Mayor C. Supreme Court Justices

15. 3. What is the job of the judicial branch of government? A. Interpret the laws B. Carry out the lawsC. Make the laws 4.Which branch of government decides if a law goes against the Florida Constitution? A. LegislativeB. ExecutiveC. Judicial 5.Which of the following newspaper headlines deals with the judicial branch of government? A. “New Laws to be Added to the Florida Constitution” B. “Department of Natural Resources Protects Citizens’ Rights” C. “Fewer cases in traffic court”