§ 1 State boundaries
§ 2 Seat of government
§ 3 Branches of government
§ 4 State seal and flag
§ 5 Public officers
§ 6 Enemy attack
§ 7 Natural resources and scenic beauty
§ 8 Ethics in government
§ 9 English is the official language of Florida
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Terms Used In Florida Constitution > Article II - General Provisions

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Herein: refers to the entire constitution. See
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.