FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY
EXAM STUDY GUIDE & COURT CASES
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1. The United States is an example of which type of government?
constitutional monarchy
a constitutional republic
a direct democracy
a parliamentary monarchy
Ans>> a constitutional republic
2. Which is an example of federalism?
the Congress declaring war
power being separated among branches of government
the President nominating an ambassador
power being shared between state and national governments
,Ans>> power being shared between state and national governments
3. The list below includes holidays observed in the United States.
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
What do these holidays established by the U.S. government honor?
volunteering to improve communities
thanks to the agricultural community
the contributions of laborers
the sacrifices of military personnel
Ans>> the sacrifices of military personnel
4. Which part of the U.S. government was created to reflect the position that
governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed?
the bureaucracy
the executive
the judiciary
,the legislature
Ans>> the legislature
5. Which document represents the supreme law of the land?
the Mayflower Compact
the Magna Carta
the Declaration of Independence
the U.S. Constitution
Ans>> the U.S. Constitution
6. Which government official is elected by the people? a
congressional staffer
a governor
a lobbyist
a federal judge
Ans>> a governor
7. Which right is reserved for U.S. citizens?
, earning an income
running for federal office
buying a home
serving in the military
Ans>> running for federal office
8. Which executive power can the U.S. President exercise to check legislative
power?
appoint ambassadors veto
tax
judicial review
Ans>> veto
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