Florida State Government and History Flashcards
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Florida citizens can directly propose state constitutional amendments through which process?
Answer: Initiative petition
Florida allows citizens to propose constitutional amendments by gathering signatures from at least 8% of voters across half of Florida's congressional districts.
What percentage of votes is required to pass a Florida constitutional amendment on the ballot?
Answer: 60%
Florida requires a 60% supermajority for a citizen-initiated or legislatively referred constitutional amendment to be adopted.
Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law is primarily designed to ensure what?
Answer: Open government meetings and public records access
Florida's Sunshine Law requires most meetings of public boards and commissions to be open to the public, ensuring government transparency.
Following the 2020 Census reapportionment, how many U.S. Representatives does Florida send to Congress?
Answer: 28
Florida gained one congressional seat after the 2020 Census and now has 28 members in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Under the Florida Constitution, who has the power to veto legislation passed by the Florida Legislature?
Answer: The Florida Governor
The Florida Governor has veto power over bills passed by the Legislature, which the Legislature can override with a two-thirds vote.
Which Florida document, adopted in 1968, serves as the state's current foundational governing framework?
Answer: Florida Constitution of 1968
Florida's Constitution of 1968 is the state's current governing document, replacing the previous 1885 constitution.