Which body is responsible for making laws in Florida?

• A. Judicial
• B. Legislative
• C. Executive
• D. Administrative

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is who creates the laws the state follows. In Florida, that power rests with the legislative branch, the General Assembly, which is made up of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. They are the body that drafts, debates, and votes on bills. When both chambers approve a bill, it goes to the governor to sign into law or veto. If the governor vetoes, the Legislature can sometimes override the veto with enough votes, and the bill becomes law anyway. Once a bill becomes law, it’s codified into the Florida Statutes.

The other branches have different roles. The judicial branch interprets and applies laws in court cases, deciding how laws should be understood and enforced. The executive branch enforces laws through the governor and state agencies, making sure laws are carried out. Administrative bodies exist to implement and administer the laws, but they don’t create new laws themselves.

So, the body responsible for making laws in Florida is the legislative branch—the General Assembly.