Florida's Government

Which elements apply to the U.S. Constitution, state constitutions, or both? Draw lines from the words on the left to the correct answer on the right.

Which branch of the national government can veto laws?

• Federal

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Who is head of the executive branch in Florida?

• President

• Judge

• Governor

• Cabinet

How many judges make up the Florida State Supreme Court?

• 5

• 9

• 7

• 12

What is one of the powers of the Florida judicial branch?

• Enforce laws

• Provide peaceful resolutions to legal disputes

• Override veto of the president

• Approve and carry out the laws across the state

What is another name for the Florida House of Representatives?

• Cabinet Office

• Capitol Building

• Upper House

• Lower House

The Florida State Constitution explains how the state should ___________ power with local governments.

• Suppress

• Invent

• Divide

• Control

The ________ government runs parks, libraries, and school districts.

• State

• Federal

• Municipal

• County

Municipal government is part of ________ government.

• National

• Local

• Territorial

• Regional

City ____________ are part of the local level of government.

• Commissioners

• Teachers

• Sheriffs

• practitioners