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Florida Civic Literacy Examination1. Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government? - answer Roman
2. During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenian divided the powers of
government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male
citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop? - answer
By limiting government authority
3. 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 and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following
principles? - answerDivine right of kings
4. Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the
democratic process of ancient Greece? - answerThe referendum
5. What is the principle function of a written constitution? - answerOutlining the structure
and powers of a government
6. Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks
and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? - answerKeeping any one of the
three branches of government from becoming too powerful
7. Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - answerElecting
governors
8. Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of
contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? - answerCivil
law
9. 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
Which Constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? -
answerRule of law
, 10. Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - answerRepublic
11. "We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union establish
Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, 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." Which or the
following Statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? -
answerGovernments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule
12. The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when it
declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor? - answerProviding for the
common defense
13. Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - answerExamining the
contents of a hotel room
14. In the Untied States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of
freedom of assembly? - answerThe right to demonstrate
15. A man is walking down a public street window-shppping. A robbery is reported in the
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? -
answerFourth Amendment
16. In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws
generally resolved? - answerThe conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause
17. Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make
treaties, and levy import duties? - answerArticle 1
18. 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 is the following represents a suitable petition for the
suspect in this situation regarding to their constitutional rights? - answerPetition for a
writ of habeas corpus
19. Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? - answerThe ability of the
U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation
20. Use the excepry below, from the Declaration of Independence, to answer the
question that follows. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies
without the Consent of our legislatures. Which constitutional provision was inspired by
the above complaint? - answerThe Thrid Amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to
specific circumstances
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