Chapter 13

Clause in the U.S. Constitution that says federal laws are above state laws

having one house in the legislature

question placed on a ballot by a citizen petition to decide to repeal a law

Florida's current constitution went into effect in

Powers that states and the federal government share are

What is the only state to have a unicameral legislature

to veto only a specific part of a bill

What year did Florida become a state?

A vote called by a legislature to seek voter approval of a law

In state courts, lower courts are also called_____.

A court case where one party claims to have been harmed in some way

The official in charge of reviewing the conduct of state departments looking for corruption.

Florida's first constitution...

the main job of a legislative session is to...

The state official in charge of handling and keeping track of the flow of money

powers that the U.S. Constitution gives only to the states

The person in a civil case who caused the harm

Judges should be independent, so they will not be swayed by ________.

The state official in charge of recording and publishing all laws and election oversight

Florida's constitution requires a review every______ years to see if it needs updating.

an unequal representation in a state legislature

The least serious type of crime

Term limits for the governor of Florida are

The person in a civil case that claims to have been harmed

The state official in charge of representing the state in legal matters is the

the sharing of power between the central and state governments

How can judge be removed from the bench?

to give a prisoner an early release with limits

After a law maker introduces a bill, what is the next step in the process...

A type of crime more serious that a misdemeanor

A citizen petition to repeal an unpopular law would result in a

a meeting of the legislature to conduct business

to decrease a criminal's sentence

to redraw the boundaries of a legislative district

Florida's constitution lists the rights guaranteed to citizens in

What is the actual court of last resort

A legislative meeting held for specific purpose, such as a crisis, is called

money given to the states by the federal government

A legislative meeting called for specific purpose

Civil cases in the lower courts usually involve _____.