Florida Civic Literacy Exam FCLE STUDY GUIDE
Questions With Complete Solutions
Article I of the Constitution Correct Answers Section of the
Constitution laying out powers and responsibilities of the
Legislative Branch
Article II of the Constitution Correct Answers Section of the
Constitution laying out powers and responsibilities of the
Executive Branch
Article III of the Constitution Correct Answers Section of the
Constitution laying out powers and responsibilities of the
Judicial Branch
Article V of the Constitution Correct Answers Outlines the
process for amending or changing the Constitution
Articles of Confederation Correct Answers 1st Constitution of
the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no
power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
Baker v. Carr (1962) Correct Answers "One man, one vote."
Ordered state legislative districts to be as near equal as possible
in population
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war
was he in? Correct Answers World War II
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Correct Answers The
Supreme Court overruled Plessy v. Ferguson, declared that
,racially segregated facilities are inherently unequal and ordered
all public schools desegregated.
Brutus No. 1 Correct Answers This work by a prominent Anti-
Federalist argued that that the new federal government would be
too powerful. In particular, he pointed to the necessary-and-
proper clause and the supremacy clause. In addition, he objected
to Congress's power to tax and raise a standing army and to the
vast size of the proposed republic. He felt this powerful new
government would supplant the states.
Bush v. Gore (2000) Correct Answers The court ruled that
manual recounts of presidential ballots in the Nov. 2000 election
could not proceed because inconsistent evaluation standards in
different counties violated the equal protection clause. In effect,
the ruling meant Bush would win the election.
Citizens United v. FEC (2010) Correct Answers A 2010
decision by the United States Supreme Court holding that
independent expenditures are free speech protected by the 1st
Amendment and so cannot be limited by federal law. Leads to
creation of SuperPACs & massive rise in amount of third party
electioneering
Common Sense by Thomas Paine Correct Answers powerful
pamphlet telling the colonists to break free. British were trying
to destroy colonies' natural rights. Government is there to
protect life liberty and property. Power came from people, not
kings. Colonies don't benefit from British Empire.
, DC v. Heller (2008) Correct Answers upheld individual's right
to bear arms (2nd amendment)
Declaration of Independence Correct Answers the document
recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress
(4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from
Great Britain
Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) Correct Answers Court ruled that
Scott was the property of Sanford and, as a slave, was prohibited
from suing in court. Chief Justice Taney gives his opinion that
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional. Decision adds
to sectionalism between North and South that will lead to the
Civil War.
Due Process Correct Answers fair treatment through the normal
judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United
States? Correct Answers Communism
Engle v. Vitale (1962) Correct Answers Prayer in public
schools prohibited by First Amendment (which was made
applicable to the states under the 14th A.)
English Bill of Rights Correct Answers King William and
Queen Mary accepted this document in 1689. It guaranteed
certain rights to English citizens and declared that elections for
Parliament would happen frequently. By accepting this
document, they supported a limited monarchy, a system in
Questions With Complete Solutions
Article I of the Constitution Correct Answers Section of the
Constitution laying out powers and responsibilities of the
Legislative Branch
Article II of the Constitution Correct Answers Section of the
Constitution laying out powers and responsibilities of the
Executive Branch
Article III of the Constitution Correct Answers Section of the
Constitution laying out powers and responsibilities of the
Judicial Branch
Article V of the Constitution Correct Answers Outlines the
process for amending or changing the Constitution
Articles of Confederation Correct Answers 1st Constitution of
the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no
power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
Baker v. Carr (1962) Correct Answers "One man, one vote."
Ordered state legislative districts to be as near equal as possible
in population
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war
was he in? Correct Answers World War II
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Correct Answers The
Supreme Court overruled Plessy v. Ferguson, declared that
,racially segregated facilities are inherently unequal and ordered
all public schools desegregated.
Brutus No. 1 Correct Answers This work by a prominent Anti-
Federalist argued that that the new federal government would be
too powerful. In particular, he pointed to the necessary-and-
proper clause and the supremacy clause. In addition, he objected
to Congress's power to tax and raise a standing army and to the
vast size of the proposed republic. He felt this powerful new
government would supplant the states.
Bush v. Gore (2000) Correct Answers The court ruled that
manual recounts of presidential ballots in the Nov. 2000 election
could not proceed because inconsistent evaluation standards in
different counties violated the equal protection clause. In effect,
the ruling meant Bush would win the election.
Citizens United v. FEC (2010) Correct Answers A 2010
decision by the United States Supreme Court holding that
independent expenditures are free speech protected by the 1st
Amendment and so cannot be limited by federal law. Leads to
creation of SuperPACs & massive rise in amount of third party
electioneering
Common Sense by Thomas Paine Correct Answers powerful
pamphlet telling the colonists to break free. British were trying
to destroy colonies' natural rights. Government is there to
protect life liberty and property. Power came from people, not
kings. Colonies don't benefit from British Empire.
, DC v. Heller (2008) Correct Answers upheld individual's right
to bear arms (2nd amendment)
Declaration of Independence Correct Answers the document
recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress
(4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from
Great Britain
Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) Correct Answers Court ruled that
Scott was the property of Sanford and, as a slave, was prohibited
from suing in court. Chief Justice Taney gives his opinion that
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional. Decision adds
to sectionalism between North and South that will lead to the
Civil War.
Due Process Correct Answers fair treatment through the normal
judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United
States? Correct Answers Communism
Engle v. Vitale (1962) Correct Answers Prayer in public
schools prohibited by First Amendment (which was made
applicable to the states under the 14th A.)
English Bill of Rights Correct Answers King William and
Queen Mary accepted this document in 1689. It guaranteed
certain rights to English citizens and declared that elections for
Parliament would happen frequently. By accepting this
document, they supported a limited monarchy, a system in
