Florida's Government

define checks and balances

• made of the Senate and House of Representatives- makes the laws for our state

• makes the meanings of the laws clear- makes sure the legislative branch passes laws that follow the state’s constitution

• a system that makes sure that no one person or group gains too much power

• makes sure the states laws are carried out

define Legislative branch

• made of the Senate and House of Representatives- makes the laws for our state

• makes the meanings of the laws clear- makes sure the legislative branch passes laws that follow the state’s constitution

• a system that makes sure that no one person or group gains too much power

• makes sure the states laws are carried out

define Executive branch

• made of the Senate and House of Representatives- makes the laws for our state

• makes the meanings of the laws clear- makes sure the legislative branch passes laws that follow the state’s constitution

• a system that makes sure that no one person or group gains too much power

• makes sure the states laws are carried out

define Judicial branch

• made of the Senate and House of Representatives- makes the laws for our state

• makes the meanings of the laws clear- makes sure the legislative branch passes laws that follow the state’s constitution

• a system that makes sure that no one person or group gains too much power

• makes sure the states laws are carried out

When was Florida's constitution created?

• 1868

• 1698

• 1968

• 1986

What the purpose of Florida's constitution?

• to protect the rights of citizens

• explain the purpose of the state government

• repair highways

• maintain parks

What is stated in Florida's Declaration of Rights?

• Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves

• Never put off till to-morrow what you can do today

• all natural persons, female and male alike, are equal before the law

• Liberty is the breath of life to nations.

Where does the Legislative branch work?

• the capitol

• the governor's mansion

• the Florida Supreme Court building

Where does the Executive branch work?

• the capitol

• the governor's mansion

• the Florida Supreme Court building

Where does the Judicial branch work?

• the capitol

• the governor's mansion

• the Florida Supreme Court building