Florida Government & Civics

How do county and municipal governments relate in Florida?

• Cities operate as independent nations
• They are identical organizations in every location
• They serve distinct local functions under state law
• County governments exist only in Tallahassee

Why doesn’t Tallahassee’s status as capital prove it is the largest city?

• Capitals always have over one million residents
• Capital status is political, not a population measurement
• Census population determines where legislatures meet
• Every state capital is coastal

How is Florida’s Legislature organized?

• Two chambers: Senate and House of Representatives
• Only a governor with no legislative branch
• One chamber called the National Assembly
• Three chambers including Congress

Which Florida official leads the state executive branch?

• Speaker of the U.S. House
• County sheriff
• Chief justice
• Governor

What is the primary function of Florida’s judicial branch?

• Interpret and apply laws through courts
• Manage every port shipment
• Build every state highway
• Prepare tourism advertisements