Article II — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Fla. Const. art. II, § 1 State boundaries
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(a) The state boundaries are: Begin at the mouth of the Perdido River, which for the purposes of this description is defined as the point where latitude 30°16′53″ north and longitude 87°31′06″ west intersect; thence to the point where latitude 30°17′02″ north and longitude 87°31′…
Fla. Const. art. II, § 2 Seat of government
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The seat of government shall be the City of Tallahassee, in Leon County, where the offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet members and the supreme court shall be maintained and the sessions of the legislature shall be held; provided that, in time of invasion or grav…
Fla. Const. art. II, § 3 Branches of government
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The powers of the state government shall be divided into legislative, executive and judicial branches. No person belonging to one branch shall exercise any powers appertaining to either of the other branches unless expressly provided herein.
Fla. Const. art. II, § 4 State seal and flag
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The design of the great seal and flag of the state shall be prescribed by law.
Fla. Const. art. II, § 5 Public officers
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(a) No person holding any office of emolument under any foreign government, or civil office of emolument under the United States or any other state, shall hold any office of honor or of emolument under the government of this state. No person shall hold at the same time more than …
Fla. Const. art. II, § 6 Enemy attack
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In periods of emergency resulting from enemy attack the legislature shall have power to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of all public offices the incumbents of which may become unavailable to execute the functions of their offices, and to adop…
Fla. Const. art. II, § 7 Natural resources and scenic beauty
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(a) It shall be the policy of the state to conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty. Adequate provision shall be made by law for the abatement of air and water pollution and of excessive and unnecessary noise and for the conservation and protection of natural …
Fla. Const. art. II, § 8 Ethics in government
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A public office is a public trust. The people shall have the right to secure and sustain that trust against abuse. To assure this right:(a) All elected constitutional officers and candidates for such offices and, as may be determined by law, other public officers, candidates, and…
Fla. Const. art. II, § 9 English is the official language of Florida
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(a) English is the official language of the State of Florida.(b) The legislature shall have the power to enforce this section by appropriate legislation.History.—Proposed by Initiative Petition filed with the Secretary of State August 8, 1988; adopted 1988.