<P> The government of Florida is established and operated according to the Constitution of Florida and is composed of three branches of government: the executive branch consisting of the Governor of Florida and the other elected and appointed constitutional officers; the legislative branch, the Florida Legislature, consisting of the Senate and House; and the judicial branch consisting of the Supreme Court of Florida and lower courts . The state also allows direct participation of the electorate by initiative, referendum, and ratification . </P> <P> The executive branch of the government of Florida consists of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Florida Cabinet (which includes the Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture and Chief Financial Officer), and several executive departments . Each office term is limited for two four - year terms . </P> <P> The Governor of Florida is the chief executive of the government of Florida and the chief administrative officer of the state responsible for the planning and budgeting for the state, and serves as chair when the Governor and the Florida Cabinet sit as a decision - making body in various constitutional roles . The Governor has the power to execute Florida's laws and to call out the state militia to preserve the public peace, being Commander - in - Chief of the state's military forces that are not in active service of the United States . At least once every legislative session, the Governor is required to deliver the "State of the State Address" to the Florida Legislature regarding the condition and operation of the state government and to suggest new legislation . </P> <P> Florida is unique among U.S. states in having a strong cabinet - style government . Members of the Florida Cabinet are independently elected, and have equal footing with the Governor on issues under the Cabinet's jurisdiction . The Cabinet consists of the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Chief Financial Officer . Along with the Governor, each member carries one vote in the decision making process . In the event of a tie, the side of the Governor is the prevailing side . Cabinet elections are held every four years, on even numbered years not divisible by four (such as 2010, 2014, etc .). </P>

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