1 Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)/ Actual Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ Rated A+
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state? - ANS – one
What is an example of a democratic process? - ANS - The people elect a Governor.
Which phrase from the English Bill of Rights (1689) is reflected in the U.S. Constitution's Third Amendment? - ANS - "That . . . keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace . . . is against law"
Which scenario represents a violation of the Equal Protection Clause? - ANS - A state law establishes a higher minimum wage for men than for women.
Which action is an example of petitioning the government? - ANS - lobbying officials
What are the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence called? - ANS - the Preamble
Which part of government was created to reflect the colonists' position that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed? - ANS - the legislature
Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice was approached in public schools? - ANS - Engel v. Vitale (1962)
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2 Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core theme of that document?
a) Declaration of Independence - Formed a state-centered government
b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed - ANS - b
What is a purpose of civil rights movements? - ANS - to secure equalities
What is the social contract? - ANS - The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection.
What is an example of representation? - ANS - The U.S. Congress passes a law.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? - ANS - the residents of a single state
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence? - ANS - Common Sense
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence? - ANS - life and liberty
How many U.S. Senators represent each state? - ANS - two
What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term? - ANS - four years
What is one branch of the U.S. federal government? - ANS - legislative
What does the U.S. Constitution do? - ANS - It sets up a federal government.
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