Florida Civic Literacy Exam FCLE
STUDY GUIDE | 153 Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Verified
2026/2027 | ASSURED SUCCESS
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? - ANSWER -all people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? - ANSWER --
(because of) the state's population
We elect a President for how many years? - ANSWER -four
In what month do we vote for President? - ANSWER -November
What is the name of the President of the United States now? - ANSWER -Joe
Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? - ANSWER -
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? - ANSWER -Vice
President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes
President? - ANSWER -the Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? - ANSWER -the President
Who signs bills to become laws? - ANSWER -the President
Who vetoes bills? - ANSWER -the President
What does the President's Cabinet do? - ANSWER -advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions? - ANSWER --Secretary of Agriculture
-Secretary of Commerce
,-Secretary of Defense
-Secretary of Education
-Secretary of Energy
-Secretary of Health and Human Services
-Secretary of Homeland Security
-Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
-Secretary of the Interior
-Secretary of Labor
-Secretary of State
-Secretary of Transportation
-Secretary of the Treasury
-Secretary of Veterans Affairs
-Attorney General
-Vice President
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSWER --reviews laws
-explains laws
-resolves disputes (disagreements)
-decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the legislative branch do? - ANSWER -- makes all laws
-declares war
-regulates interstate and foreign commerce
-controls taxing and spending policies
What does the executive branch do? - ANSWER --Enforces laws written by the
congress
What is the highest court in the United States? - ANSWER -the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? - ANSWER -9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? - ANSWER -John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is
one power of the federal government? - ANSWER --to print money
-to declare war
-to create an army
-to make treaties
, Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of
the states? - ANSWER --provide schooling and education
-provide protection (police)
-provide safety (fire departments)
-give a driver's license
-approve zoning and land use
Who is the Governor of your state now? - ANSWER -Ron Desantis
What is the capital of your state? - ANSWER -Tallahassee
What are the two major political parties in the United States? - ANSWER -
Democrat and Republican
What is the political party of the President now? - ANSWER -Democratic Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? -
ANSWER -Mike Johnson
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one
of them. - ANSWER --Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
-You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
-Any citizen can vote regardless of sex. (Women and men can vote.)
-A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? - ANSWER --
serve on a jury
-vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States citizens. - ANSWER --vote in a federal
election
-run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? - ANSWER --
freedom of expression
-freedom of speech
-freedom of assembly
-freedom to petition the government
-freedom of religion
-the right to bear arms
STUDY GUIDE | 153 Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Verified
2026/2027 | ASSURED SUCCESS
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? - ANSWER -all people of the state
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? - ANSWER --
(because of) the state's population
We elect a President for how many years? - ANSWER -four
In what month do we vote for President? - ANSWER -November
What is the name of the President of the United States now? - ANSWER -Joe
Biden
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? - ANSWER -
Kamala Harris
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? - ANSWER -Vice
President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes
President? - ANSWER -the Speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? - ANSWER -the President
Who signs bills to become laws? - ANSWER -the President
Who vetoes bills? - ANSWER -the President
What does the President's Cabinet do? - ANSWER -advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions? - ANSWER --Secretary of Agriculture
-Secretary of Commerce
,-Secretary of Defense
-Secretary of Education
-Secretary of Energy
-Secretary of Health and Human Services
-Secretary of Homeland Security
-Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
-Secretary of the Interior
-Secretary of Labor
-Secretary of State
-Secretary of Transportation
-Secretary of the Treasury
-Secretary of Veterans Affairs
-Attorney General
-Vice President
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSWER --reviews laws
-explains laws
-resolves disputes (disagreements)
-decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the legislative branch do? - ANSWER -- makes all laws
-declares war
-regulates interstate and foreign commerce
-controls taxing and spending policies
What does the executive branch do? - ANSWER --Enforces laws written by the
congress
What is the highest court in the United States? - ANSWER -the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? - ANSWER -9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? - ANSWER -John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is
one power of the federal government? - ANSWER --to print money
-to declare war
-to create an army
-to make treaties
, Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of
the states? - ANSWER --provide schooling and education
-provide protection (police)
-provide safety (fire departments)
-give a driver's license
-approve zoning and land use
Who is the Governor of your state now? - ANSWER -Ron Desantis
What is the capital of your state? - ANSWER -Tallahassee
What are the two major political parties in the United States? - ANSWER -
Democrat and Republican
What is the political party of the President now? - ANSWER -Democratic Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? -
ANSWER -Mike Johnson
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one
of them. - ANSWER --Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
-You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
-Any citizen can vote regardless of sex. (Women and men can vote.)
-A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? - ANSWER --
serve on a jury
-vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States citizens. - ANSWER --vote in a federal
election
-run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? - ANSWER --
freedom of expression
-freedom of speech
-freedom of assembly
-freedom to petition the government
-freedom of religion
-the right to bear arms
