Government And Courts Flashcards
What is similar between the FL and US constitutions?
They both have a preamble, amendments, and individual rights.
Who is in charge of the Executive branch in Florida?
The governor, Ron DeSantis.
Who is in charge or the Legislative Branch in FL?
Senate President: Wilton Sampson
House Speaker: Chris Sprowls
What is the Florida Declaration of Rights similar to?
The BOR- has 27 sections instead of 10 amendments, but has the same concepts.
What does the 10th amendment say?
Any powers not given to the federal powers are given to the people or states.
What is federalism?
The dividing of power between central and smaller powers.
Who does federalism limit government power?
By giving some power both to the state and central powers, they are both in control but can check each other to make sure one does not become more powerful.
What are the three types of federal powers?
Listed
Implied
Inherent
What is an implied power?
Something that was not listed but is implied that that is a right.
What is a reserved power?
Power that is reserved for the state. (Intrastate commerce, establish elections, protect general welfare, issue driver’s licenses).
What is a concurrent power?
Powers that are shared between the federal and state level. (Levy taxes, borrow money, protect the general welfare, establish courts, make and enforce laws)
What does the local government provide?
Police protection, education, highway building, water and waste management, welfare programs, hospital and health care, and much more.
Who is the leader of the local government?
The mayor.
What is an ordinance?
A law from a city or county.
What is a city council?
An elected legislative body that is responsible for establishing policies, managing growth and land use, adopting an annual budget and tax rate, setting rates for city/municipal services, adopting local laws and ordinances and hiring and overseeing the City Manager.