Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
Study Guide Questions And Answers
Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice
was approached in public schools?
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 rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed
b
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives
representing each state?
one
,What is a purpose of civil rights movements?
to secure equalities
What is the social contract?
The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection.
What is an example of representation?
The U.S. Congress passes a law.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the residents of a single state
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of
Independence?
Common Sense
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
, How many U.S. Senators represent each state?
two
What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term?
four years
What is one branch of the U.S. federal government?
legislative
What does the U.S. Constitution do?
It sets up a federal government.
Which phrase from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband John Adams in
1776 is reflected in the Nineteenth Amendment?
"I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to
them"
Study Guide Questions And Answers
Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice
was approached in public schools?
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 rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed
b
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives
representing each state?
one
,What is a purpose of civil rights movements?
to secure equalities
What is the social contract?
The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection.
What is an example of representation?
The U.S. Congress passes a law.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the residents of a single state
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of
Independence?
Common Sense
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
, How many U.S. Senators represent each state?
two
What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term?
four years
What is one branch of the U.S. federal government?
legislative
What does the U.S. Constitution do?
It sets up a federal government.
Which phrase from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband John Adams in
1776 is reflected in the Nineteenth Amendment?
"I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to
them"
