Unit 9 Govt

Supremacy Clause

Constitution and laws of the federal government are supreme.

Guarantee Clause

Every state is guaranteed a republican form of government; most state governments are structured like the federal government.

Fundamental law

Law that determines the basic political principles.

Statutory law

Specific details laws.

Initiative process

Allows citizens to propose state and local laws directly.

Referendum

Popular vote on a proposal already considered by the legislature.

Recall

Process that allows citizens to remove government officials from office before the end of their term.

Relationship with the Federal Government

Strong central government.

States hold a great number of

Power.

The constitution defines the

Branches of state government, their powers, and how they interact.

The constitution is detailed to the

Fundamental law.

The process for amending

Easier at the state level.

Reserved Powers

Education, marriage, divorces, and licenses.

Most state legislatures

Bicameral.

The State Executive of Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis.

Attorney General

Ashley Moody.

Chief Financial Officer

Jimmy Patronis.

Secretary of State

Cord Byrd.

Governor Qualifications

U.S. Citizen, State Resident, and 30 years old.

Governor Terms

4 years (2 term limit).

Governor Roles

Execute laws, set agenda, intergovernmental relations.

Governor Powers

Appointment, budget proposal, command National Guard, veto (line-item), and grant clemency.

How many Florida Court of Appeals?

6.

How many Florida State Supreme Court justices?

7.

67 County district courts handle

Misdemeanors.

State Grand Jury determines the

Guilt or innocence and assesses evidence to justify a trial.

Florida’s Chief Justice

Carlos G. Muñiz.

The most used method to have judges

Populist election.

State Services

Public assistance.

Florida is in the

Positive for state government.

Local government is subordinate to

State government.

The mayor of Jacksonville

Donna Deegan.

Municipality Power and Responsibilities

Handle zoning and other civic planning functions.

County Power and Responsibilities

Maintaining jails and correctional facilities, licensing activities, and assessing property taxes.

Have a separate governing body

Elected officials, boards or commissions, and a governing body.

Responsible for a variety of services

Public safety, social services, parks and recreation, facilities, and animal care.

Collect revenue

Taxes, fees, and intergovernmental grants.