Patrick John McGinley

Constitutional Powers of Florida's State and Local Governments Patrick John McGinley

The Constitution of the State of Florida creates Florida's state government and provides Home Rule powers to local governments. This law school casebook explores the separation of powers within and among these governmental units. Topics include government transparency and "sunshine" laws, powers of charter and noncharter counties, rights and duties regarding utilities and other governmental services, Florida's state court system, judicial power, executive power, legislative power, lawmaking and its limits, the separation of powers, delegation of powers, sovereign immunity, elections and suffrage, homestead, taxation and finance, criminal justice and procedure, constitutional amendments, due process, access to courts, and privacy. 575 pages. Published January 2020.