FCLE Florida State Government and History 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the name of Florida's bicameral state legislature?
- Florida General Assembly
- Florida Legislature (Correct answer)
- Florida Congress
- Florida Parliament
Correct answer: Florida Legislature
Florida's lawmaking body is officially called the Florida Legislature, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Question 2: What is the term length for a Florida Governor?
- 2 years
- 4 years (Correct answer)
- 6 years
- 8 years
Correct answer: 4 years
The Florida Governor serves a four-year term and may serve no more than two consecutive terms.
Question 3: How many members serve in the Florida Senate?
- 40 (Correct answer)
- 50
- 60
- 120
Correct answer: 40
The Florida Senate consists of 40 members who serve staggered four-year terms.
Question 4: Which city is the capital of Florida?
- Miami
- Orlando
- Jacksonville
- Tallahassee (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Tallahassee
Tallahassee has been Florida's state capital since 1824 and is home to the Legislature and the Governor's mansion.
Question 5: What is the highest court in Florida's state judicial system?
- Florida Circuit Court
- Florida District Court of Appeal
- Florida Supreme Court (Correct answer)
- Florida Superior Court
Correct answer: Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court is the state's highest court and consists of seven justices.
Question 6: How many members serve in the Florida House of Representatives?
- 40
- 80
- 100
- 120 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 120
The Florida House of Representatives has 120 members who serve two-year terms.
FCLE Florida State Government and History 1
What is the name of Florida's bicameral state legislature?