FCLE Florida State Government and History 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Florida constitutional officer is responsible for managing the state's finances and investments?
- Attorney General
- Chief Financial Officer (Correct answer)
- Commissioner of Agriculture
- Secretary of State
Correct answer: Chief Financial Officer
Florida's Chief Financial Officer oversees the state treasury, manages investments, and serves as the state's accountant.
Question 2: How many members serve in the Florida House of Representatives?
- 40
- 100
- 120 (Correct answer)
- 160
Correct answer: 120
The Florida House of Representatives has 120 members, each serving two-year terms.
Question 3: What is the primary role of the Florida Supreme Court?
- Enacting state legislation
- Interpreting state laws and serving as the highest court of appeal (Correct answer)
- Managing the state budget
- Appointing cabinet members
Correct answer: Interpreting state laws and serving as the highest court of appeal
The Florida Supreme Court is the highest court in the state and has final say on matters of Florida law.
Question 4: Florida was one of the Confederate states during the Civil War. In what year was it readmitted to the Union?
- 1865
- 1868 (Correct answer)
- 1872
- 1877
Correct answer: 1868
Florida was readmitted to the United States on June 25, 1868, after meeting Reconstruction requirements.
Question 5: Which body in Florida government has the exclusive power to propose amendments to the State Constitution through a joint resolution?
- The Governor's Cabinet
- The Florida Legislature (Correct answer)
- The Florida Supreme Court
- The Lieutenant Governor
Correct answer: The Florida Legislature
The Florida Legislature can propose constitutional amendments by a three-fifths vote in each chamber, which are then placed on the ballot.
Question 6: What name is given to the special session of the Florida Legislature called outside of the regular legislative session?
- Emergency Session
- Extended Session
- Special Session (Correct answer)
- Override Session
Correct answer: Special Session
The Governor or a three-fifths vote of the Legislature can call a Special Session to address urgent matters outside the regular 60-day session.
Question 7: Which early Native American group built large mounds throughout Florida and had a complex society before European contact?
- Seminole
- Creek
- Calusa (Correct answer)
- Timucua
Correct answer: Calusa
The Calusa, known as the 'Shell Indians,' built massive shell mounds along Florida's southwest coast and developed a sophisticated chiefdom.
FCLE Florida State Government and History 4
Which Florida constitutional officer is responsible for managing the state's finances and investments?