FCLE Florida State Government and History 3

Question 1

Florida citizens can directly propose state constitutional amendments through which process?

Accepted Answer

Initiative petition

Answer

Florida allows citizens to propose constitutional amendments by gathering signatures from at least 8% of voters across half of Florida's congressional districts.

Question 2

What percentage of votes is required to pass a Florida constitutional amendment on the ballot?

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

Florida requires a 60% supermajority for a citizen-initiated or legislatively referred constitutional amendment to be adopted.

Question 3

Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law is primarily designed to ensure what?

Accepted Answer

Open government meetings and public records access

Answer

Florida's Sunshine Law requires most meetings of public boards and commissions to be open to the public, ensuring government transparency.

Question 4

Following the 2020 Census reapportionment, how many U.S. Representatives does Florida send to Congress?

Accepted Answer

28

Answer

Florida gained one congressional seat after the 2020 Census and now has 28 members in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Question 5

Under the Florida Constitution, who has the power to veto legislation passed by the Florida Legislature?

Accepted Answer

The Florida Governor

Answer

The Florida Governor has veto power over bills passed by the Legislature, which the Legislature can override with a two-thirds vote.

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE Florida State Government and History 3