Florida Civic Literacy Examination
(FCLE) Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican
form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian -
correct answer ✅A. Roman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the
powers of their government between two assemblies and
guaranteed certain political rights to all male citizens. How do these
political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?
A. by limiting government authority B. by choosing government
leaders C. by improving government services
D. by reducing government expenditures -
correct answer ✅A. by limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
,Florida Civic Literacy Examination
(FCLE) Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on
which of the following principles?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings -
correct answer ✅D. divine right of kings
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
, Florida Civic Literacy Examination
(FCLE) Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
D. the nominating convention -
correct 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 -
correct 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
(FCLE) Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican
form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian -
correct answer ✅A. Roman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the
powers of their government between two assemblies and
guaranteed certain political rights to all male citizens. How do these
political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?
A. by limiting government authority B. by choosing government
leaders C. by improving government services
D. by reducing government expenditures -
correct answer ✅A. by limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
,Florida Civic Literacy Examination
(FCLE) Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on
which of the following principles?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings -
correct answer ✅D. divine right of kings
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
, Florida Civic Literacy Examination
(FCLE) Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
D. the nominating convention -
correct 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 -
correct 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
