Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) Study Guide Exam 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"
Which phrase from a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects a freedom in the Bill
of Rights? - "building a wall of separation between Church & State"
Which of the following pairs of cases focused on the rights of public school students? - Tinker v. Des
Moines (1969) and Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Who is in charge of the executive branch? - the President
What is due process? - fair treatment in judicial proceedings
Which of the following represents the principle of consent of the governed? - Individuals elect
members of the House of Representatives.
What is an example of a power reserved to the states? - creating school systems
Which statement from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the U.S. Constitution's Eighth
Amendment? - "That excessive bail ought not to be required . . . nor cruel and unusual punishments
inflicted;"
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"
Which phrase from a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects a freedom in the Bill
of Rights? - "building a wall of separation between Church & State"
Which of the following pairs of cases focused on the rights of public school students? - Tinker v. Des
Moines (1969) and Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Who is in charge of the executive branch? - the President
What is due process? - fair treatment in judicial proceedings
Which of the following represents the principle of consent of the governed? - Individuals elect
members of the House of Representatives.
What is an example of a power reserved to the states? - creating school systems
Which statement from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the U.S. Constitution's Eighth
Amendment? - "That excessive bail ought not to be required . . . nor cruel and unusual punishments
inflicted;"
