FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM
WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|NEWEST|GUARANTEED
PASS 2026/2027
What does the judicial branch do?
-reviews laws
-explains laws
-resolves disputes (disagreements)
-decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the legislative branch do?
- makes all laws
-declares war
-regulates interstate and foreign commerce
-controls taxing and spending policies
What does the executive branch do?
-Enforces laws written by the congress
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the
federal government?
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,-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?
-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?
Ron Desantis
What is the capital of your state?
Tallahassee
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
-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?
-serve on a jury
-vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States citizens.
-vote in a federal election
-run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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, -freedom of expression
-freedom of speech
-freedom of assembly
-freedom to petition the government
-freedom of religion
-the right to bear arms
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
-the United States
-the flag
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
-give up loyalty to other countries
-defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
-obey the laws of the United States
-serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
-serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
-be loyal to the United States
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
-vote
-join a political party
-help with a campaign
-join a civic group
-join a community group
-give an elected official your opinion on an issue
-call Senators and Representatives
-publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
-run for office
-write to a newspaper
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What is one reason colonists came to America?
-freedom
-political liberty
-religious freedom
-economic opportunity
-practice their religion
-escape persecution
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WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|NEWEST|GUARANTEED
PASS 2026/2027
What does the judicial branch do?
-reviews laws
-explains laws
-resolves disputes (disagreements)
-decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the legislative branch do?
- makes all laws
-declares war
-regulates interstate and foreign commerce
-controls taxing and spending policies
What does the executive branch do?
-Enforces laws written by the congress
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the
federal government?
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,-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?
-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?
Ron Desantis
What is the capital of your state?
Tallahassee
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
-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?
-serve on a jury
-vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States citizens.
-vote in a federal election
-run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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, -freedom of expression
-freedom of speech
-freedom of assembly
-freedom to petition the government
-freedom of religion
-the right to bear arms
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
-the United States
-the flag
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
-give up loyalty to other countries
-defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
-obey the laws of the United States
-serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
-serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
-be loyal to the United States
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
-vote
-join a political party
-help with a campaign
-join a civic group
-join a community group
-give an elected official your opinion on an issue
-call Senators and Representatives
-publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
-run for office
-write to a newspaper
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What is one reason colonists came to America?
-freedom
-political liberty
-religious freedom
-economic opportunity
-practice their religion
-escape persecution
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