The 'Governor of Florida' is the chief executive of the
Government of Florida, and serves as chairman of the
Florida Cabinet. 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 an address to the
Florida Legislature, referred to as the "State of the State Address", regarding the condition and operation of the state government and to suggest new legislation. The Governor is elected by popular election every four years, and may serve a maximum of two terms. The 44th and current Governor of Florida is
Charlie Crist.
See also
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Florida gubernatorial election, 2006
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List of Florida Governors
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Florida Cabinet
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Government of Florida