Florida
"In God We Trust"
The Sunshine State's 28 representatives deal with everything from hurricane relief to Social Security—fitting for a state that's equal parts retirees and theme parks. As the ultimate swing state, Florida's where presidential dreams come to thrive or die.
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
+1.4% above national average
6.0% below national average
Poor - Very large gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 87.5/100
Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)
Civics Test
Required for graduation
- Test Type
- Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
- Implemented
- 2021
Course Requirements
United States Government
- Credits Required
- 0.5 credits
- Duration
- 1.5 semesters
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
Florida Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20