FCLE Exam\Florida Civic Literacy Test Exam
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
What is the purpose of the 22nd amendment: - ANSWER -
Limits the president to two terms
Which amendments expanded protections for voting rights
(check all that apply): - ANSWER -15, 19, 24, and 26
The Constitution established a system of "dual sovereignty,"
under which the states have surrendered some of their
powers to the federal government, but also retained some
sovereignty. All other powers were to be held by the states,
local communities, or the people themselves in a concept
known as: - ANSWER -Federalism
The Constitution used the Virginia Plan's two-house, or
"bicameral," legislature, but it accorded proportional
representation in the House of Representatives and equal
representation in the Senate. This feature of Congress is a
result of: - ANSWER -The Great Compromise
During the ratification of the Constitution, Federalists
eventually agreed to support further ratification of ten
amendments to the Constitution in order to appease
AntiFederalists' fears of an overwhelming national
,government that could impinge upon personal liberties. The
first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively
known as the: - ANSWER -Bill of Rights
Signing a petition in support or in opposition to pending
legislation is an exercise of which Amendment? - ANSWER -
The First Amendment
The Fourth Amendment: - ANSWER -prevents "unreasonable
searches and seizures," and requires authorities to show
probable cause to obtain warrants to search dwellings and
seize property.
Which Amendment provides that "no persons shall be
compelled in any criminal case to testify against
themselves," that is, to submit to self-incrimination? -
ANSWER -The Fifth Amendment
Which founding document directly influenced the American
Bill of Rights (1791)? - ANSWER -English Declaration of
Rights (1689)
Which feature of the Constitution did the Anti-Federalists fear
would lead to the emergence of tyranny? - ANSWER -the
provisions that created a government without direct
responsibility to the citizens
, During the ratification process of the Constitution, two major
camps emerged: the _______ who opposed ratification, and
______ who supported its ratification. - ANSWER -Anti-
Federalists, Federalists
The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the
Constitution because they were afraid that the new national
government would be too powerful and thus threaten
individual liberties. They favored all of the following EXCEPT:
- ANSWER -the indirect election of government officials
To appease some of the fears of the Anti-Federalists and to
ensure the ratification of the Constitution, the Federalists
promised that they would: - ANSWER -add amendments
specifically protecting individual liberties
Which of the following cases established the precedent that
the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review? -
ANSWER -Marbury v. Madison 1803
Which of the following cases established the precedent that
the U.S. Congress had the power to establish a bank based
on the necessary and proper clause? - ANSWER -
McCullough v. Maryland 1819
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
What is the purpose of the 22nd amendment: - ANSWER -
Limits the president to two terms
Which amendments expanded protections for voting rights
(check all that apply): - ANSWER -15, 19, 24, and 26
The Constitution established a system of "dual sovereignty,"
under which the states have surrendered some of their
powers to the federal government, but also retained some
sovereignty. All other powers were to be held by the states,
local communities, or the people themselves in a concept
known as: - ANSWER -Federalism
The Constitution used the Virginia Plan's two-house, or
"bicameral," legislature, but it accorded proportional
representation in the House of Representatives and equal
representation in the Senate. This feature of Congress is a
result of: - ANSWER -The Great Compromise
During the ratification of the Constitution, Federalists
eventually agreed to support further ratification of ten
amendments to the Constitution in order to appease
AntiFederalists' fears of an overwhelming national
,government that could impinge upon personal liberties. The
first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively
known as the: - ANSWER -Bill of Rights
Signing a petition in support or in opposition to pending
legislation is an exercise of which Amendment? - ANSWER -
The First Amendment
The Fourth Amendment: - ANSWER -prevents "unreasonable
searches and seizures," and requires authorities to show
probable cause to obtain warrants to search dwellings and
seize property.
Which Amendment provides that "no persons shall be
compelled in any criminal case to testify against
themselves," that is, to submit to self-incrimination? -
ANSWER -The Fifth Amendment
Which founding document directly influenced the American
Bill of Rights (1791)? - ANSWER -English Declaration of
Rights (1689)
Which feature of the Constitution did the Anti-Federalists fear
would lead to the emergence of tyranny? - ANSWER -the
provisions that created a government without direct
responsibility to the citizens
, During the ratification process of the Constitution, two major
camps emerged: the _______ who opposed ratification, and
______ who supported its ratification. - ANSWER -Anti-
Federalists, Federalists
The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the
Constitution because they were afraid that the new national
government would be too powerful and thus threaten
individual liberties. They favored all of the following EXCEPT:
- ANSWER -the indirect election of government officials
To appease some of the fears of the Anti-Federalists and to
ensure the ratification of the Constitution, the Federalists
promised that they would: - ANSWER -add amendments
specifically protecting individual liberties
Which of the following cases established the precedent that
the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review? -
ANSWER -Marbury v. Madison 1803
Which of the following cases established the precedent that
the U.S. Congress had the power to establish a bank based
on the necessary and proper clause? - ANSWER -
McCullough v. Maryland 1819
