FCLE FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM |
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Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious
practice was approached in public schools? - ANSWER Engel v. Vitale (1962)
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 the rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed
- ANSWER b
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the
democratic process of ancient Greece?
A. the referendum
B. the presidential election
,C. the primary election
D. the nominating convention - ANSWER A. the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
A. resolving disagreements between competing parties
B. confirming resistance to civil disobedience
C. declaring the independence of a state
D. outlining the structure and powers of a government - ANSWER D. outlining
the structure and powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of
checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
A. Establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
B. maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other governments
C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
D. assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in -
ANSWER C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
A. electing governors
B. Hiring press secretaries
C. nominating an ambassador
D. appointing a majority leader - ANSWER A. electing governors
,Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage, and
breach of contract, represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations?
A. criminal law
B. military law
C. civil law
D. juvenile law - ANSWER C. civil law
"Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"-Richard M.
Nixon. Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon
contradict?
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. rule of law
D. equality - ANSWER C. rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
A. communism
B. dictatorship
C. monarchy
D. republic - ANSWER D. republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the
question. "We the People of the United States, to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence,
, promote the general Welfare..." Which of the following statements best describes
the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
A. Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
B. States will ensure that all citizens are granted certain freedoms.
C. People allow representatives to speak on behalf of all citizens.
D. Courts will elect officials to represent the people and ensure liberty. -
ANSWER A. Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when
it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
A. ensuring domestic tranquillity
B. promoting the general welfare
C. providing for the common defense D. establishing a system of justice -
ANSWER C. providing for the common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant?
A. searching persons with reasonable suspicion
B. examining evidence that is in plain view
C. searching school lockers for contraband
D. examining the contents of a hotel room - ANSWER D. examining the
contents of a hotel room
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of
freedom of assembly?
A. the right to demonstrate
B. the right to riot
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Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious
practice was approached in public schools? - ANSWER Engel v. Vitale (1962)
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 the rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed
- ANSWER b
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the
democratic process of ancient Greece?
A. the referendum
B. the presidential election
,C. the primary election
D. the nominating convention - ANSWER A. the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
A. resolving disagreements between competing parties
B. confirming resistance to civil disobedience
C. declaring the independence of a state
D. outlining the structure and powers of a government - ANSWER D. outlining
the structure and powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of
checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
A. Establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
B. maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other governments
C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
D. assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in -
ANSWER C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
A. electing governors
B. Hiring press secretaries
C. nominating an ambassador
D. appointing a majority leader - ANSWER A. electing governors
,Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage, and
breach of contract, represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations?
A. criminal law
B. military law
C. civil law
D. juvenile law - ANSWER C. civil law
"Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"-Richard M.
Nixon. Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon
contradict?
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. rule of law
D. equality - ANSWER C. rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
A. communism
B. dictatorship
C. monarchy
D. republic - ANSWER D. republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the
question. "We the People of the United States, to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence,
, promote the general Welfare..." Which of the following statements best describes
the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
A. Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
B. States will ensure that all citizens are granted certain freedoms.
C. People allow representatives to speak on behalf of all citizens.
D. Courts will elect officials to represent the people and ensure liberty. -
ANSWER A. Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when
it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
A. ensuring domestic tranquillity
B. promoting the general welfare
C. providing for the common defense D. establishing a system of justice -
ANSWER C. providing for the common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant?
A. searching persons with reasonable suspicion
B. examining evidence that is in plain view
C. searching school lockers for contraband
D. examining the contents of a hotel room - ANSWER D. examining the
contents of a hotel room
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of
freedom of assembly?
A. the right to demonstrate
B. the right to riot
