Florida Civic Literacy Examination
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? - 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? - by limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits: 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? - divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of
ancient Greece? - the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - 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? - keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming
too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract represent
which legal concern underlying most Western nations? - civil law
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president Nixon and a television interviewer,
to answer the question that follows. "Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"--
Richard M. Nixon Source: The Washington Post, June 5, 1977 Which constitutional principle does the
statement from President Nixon contradict? - rule of law
, Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the question. "We the People of
the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration Which of the following statements best describes
the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? - 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? - providing for the common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - 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?
- the right to demonstrate
A man is walking down a public street window-shopping. A robbery is reported in that same area. Police
officers stop and search the man who is shopping. On what Constitutional grounds could this man
contest this search as a violation of his rights? - Fourth Amendment
.In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved? - The
conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import
duties? - Article I
A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state where they are apprehended. The
state is very slow in returning the suspect to the state of origin and keeps them imprisoned.
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to their
constitutional rights? - petition for a writ of habeas corpus
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? - 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? - by limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits: 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? - divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of
ancient Greece? - the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - 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? - keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming
too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract represent
which legal concern underlying most Western nations? - civil law
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president Nixon and a television interviewer,
to answer the question that follows. "Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"--
Richard M. Nixon Source: The Washington Post, June 5, 1977 Which constitutional principle does the
statement from President Nixon contradict? - rule of law
, Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the question. "We the People of
the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration Which of the following statements best describes
the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? - 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? - providing for the common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - 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?
- the right to demonstrate
A man is walking down a public street window-shopping. A robbery is reported in that same area. Police
officers stop and search the man who is shopping. On what Constitutional grounds could this man
contest this search as a violation of his rights? - Fourth Amendment
.In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved? - The
conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import
duties? - Article I
A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state where they are apprehended. The
state is very slow in returning the suspect to the state of origin and keeps them imprisoned.
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to their
constitutional rights? - petition for a writ of habeas corpus
