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Lesson Resources
www.MyFlorida.com - The Official portal of the State of Florida! It has info on all three of our
branches, departments and all sorts of wonderful things! (HINT: Locating the "Government" Tab will lead you to a WEALTH of information!)
Submission Instruction:
Sign on to www.edmodo.com and Submit Task I-IV under the open assignment. If you have questions ask Ms. Chacon.
Group Codes:
Group Codes:
Period 1: kuhtxh
Period 2: 7r67vm
Period 3: 4wmqwx
Period 4: 78avw6
Period 5: 9bsv3u
Period 6: r535i5
Lesson Resources
www.MyFlorida.com - The Official portal of the State of Florida! It has info on all three of our
branches, departments and all sorts of wonderful things! (HINT: Locating the "Government" Tab will lead you to a WEALTH of information!)
Submission Instruction:
Sign on to www.edmodo.com and Submit Task I-IV under the open assignment. If you have questions ask Ms. Chacon.
Group Codes:
Group Codes:
Period 1: kuhtxh
Period 2: 7r67vm
Period 3: 4wmqwx
Period 4: 78avw6
Period 5: 9bsv3u
Period 6: r535i5
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I. The Whole State Government:
AHHH…I know that Washington D.C. is our nations capital…but what about Florida?
AHHH…I know that Washington D.C. is our nations capital…but what about Florida?
- 1. How is the Florida government structured? (Hint: Remember last week!)
2. What is the state capital of Florida?
3. Why is the above city the capital of Florida? (Hint: it is a very
logical/historical answer!)
4.How long would it take you to get to the state capital today?
II. The Executive Branch:
1. What is the leader of the Executive Branch called in the state of
Florida?
2. Who is he/she? Where are they from?
3. What are some powers of the Executive Branch of the state of Florida?
4. What are some of departments that fall under the Executive Branch? Why do
you think these departments exist?
5.What is the cabinet and what does it do? (Hint: It is not your kitchen
cabinet!)
1. What is the leader of the Executive Branch called in the state of
Florida?
2. Who is he/she? Where are they from?
3. What are some powers of the Executive Branch of the state of Florida?
4. What are some of departments that fall under the Executive Branch? Why do
you think these departments exist?
5.What is the cabinet and what does it do? (Hint: It is not your kitchen
cabinet!)
III. The Legislative
Branch:
OK…Florida is a bicameral legislature, just
like the United States, but the membership rules are different. This means that
number of State Senators and State Representatives we have differ from that of
the United States. During this section, you will need to find out more about
our states Legislative Branch.
Branch:
OK…Florida is a bicameral legislature, just
like the United States, but the membership rules are different. This means that
number of State Senators and State Representatives we have differ from that of
the United States. During this section, you will need to find out more about
our states Legislative Branch.
- How many seats (possible elected officials) are there in the Florida State
House of Representatives? - How many seats (possible elected officials) are there in the Florida State
Senate? - What is the term limit for state senators in Florida? State
representatives? - Who are YOUR elected officials: state senate, state representative etc?
NOTE: This will vary depending on where you live within Seminole
county.
IV. Judicial Branch:
I hope I never need to know this…but it’s good to, JIC (Just in Case)
2. Where is OUR county courthouse located?
3.What types of cases can our county courts hear?
4. How many justices are on the bench of the Florida State Supreme Court?
5. Where is the Florida State Supreme Court located?
I hope I never need to know this…but it’s good to, JIC (Just in Case)
2. Where is OUR county courthouse located?
3.What types of cases can our county courts hear?
4. How many justices are on the bench of the Florida State Supreme Court?
5. Where is the Florida State Supreme Court located?