FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM (FCLE) –
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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;"
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM ALREADY PASSED 100
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR 100% PASS
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;"
