1. Florida’s Legislative Branch

2. Is Florida bicameral or unicameral?

3. What do legislatures do?
Discuss proposed legislation
Pass bills

4. How does a bill become a law?
Much like it does in the Federal government.

5. What do people expect from their state legislatures?
Better schools
Better transportation
Better roads
Services for disadvantaged
Reduce crime
Protect the environment

6. Would you rather have taxes lowered and cut these services?

7. Video Questions
What amendment declares that the powers not given to the U.S. government are reserved for the states?
Name one power reserved for the states.
Name one service state governments are expected to provide.