Sunshine State Government

In this interactive tutorial, explore the state government of Florida and learn how its three branches are modeled after those in the federal government.
Resource ID#: 119321 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 35 Minute(s)
Keywords: three branches of government, state government, state constitution, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, Governor, Florida House of Representatives, Florida Senate, Florida Legislature, Florida Supreme Court, impeach, appoint, veto, make laws, enforce laws, Florida Constitution, Article III, Article IV, Article V, interpret laws, Florida government, interactive, tutorial, elearning, e-learning, civics, tutorials, Constitution, Florida
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8

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