FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government?
Roman
Egyptian
Greek
Persian - ANSWER--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
by choosing government leaders
by improving government services
by reducing government expenditures - ANSWER--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?
, FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
popular sovereignty
due process of law
social contract theory
divine right of kings - ANSWER--divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most
like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
the referendum
the presidential election
the primary election
the nominating convention - ANSWER--the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
resolving disagreements between competing parties
confirming resistance to civil disobedience
declaring the independence of a state
outlining the structure and powers of a government - ANSWER--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?
establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other
governments
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
, FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in -
ANSWER--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
hiring press secretaries
nominating an ambassador
appointing a majority leader - ANSWER--electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and
breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations?
criminal law
military law
civil law
juvenile law - ANSWER--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?
separation of powers
, FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
republicanism
rule of law
equality - ANSWER--rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
communism
dictatorship
monarchy
republic - ANSWER--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.
States will ensure that all citizens are granted certain freedoms.
People allow representatives to speak on behalf of all citizens.
Courts will elect officials to represent the people and ensure liberty. -
ANSWER--Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they
rule.
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government?
Roman
Egyptian
Greek
Persian - ANSWER--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
by choosing government leaders
by improving government services
by reducing government expenditures - ANSWER--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?
, FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
popular sovereignty
due process of law
social contract theory
divine right of kings - ANSWER--divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most
like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
the referendum
the presidential election
the primary election
the nominating convention - ANSWER--the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
resolving disagreements between competing parties
confirming resistance to civil disobedience
declaring the independence of a state
outlining the structure and powers of a government - ANSWER--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?
establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other
governments
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
, FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in -
ANSWER--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
hiring press secretaries
nominating an ambassador
appointing a majority leader - ANSWER--electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and
breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations?
criminal law
military law
civil law
juvenile law - ANSWER--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?
separation of powers
, FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
republicanism
rule of law
equality - ANSWER--rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
communism
dictatorship
monarchy
republic - ANSWER--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.
States will ensure that all citizens are granted certain freedoms.
People allow representatives to speak on behalf of all citizens.
Courts will elect officials to represent the people and ensure liberty. -
ANSWER--Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they
rule.
