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Federalism
Federalism Vocabulary Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Federalism | A way of governing in which power is divided/shared among all three levels of government |
| Reserved Powers | Powers specifically for the states. Example: Education/Election Laws |
| Florida Declaration of Rights | Florida’s Bill of Rights, located in the Florida Constitution |
| State Legislator | A representative or senator at the STATE level; responsible for creating statutes |
| Statute | A law written by the state legislative branch |
| Governor | Chief executive at the state level who prepares the state budget and appoints officials. |
| Florida Supreme Court | the highest Court in Florida composed of seven Justices |
| City Council | This group makes the laws for city & county governments |
| Mayor | The elected executive of a city, village, or town |
| County Court | The court system of a specific county that hears criminal & civil cases |