FCLE/FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM, PRACTICE AND STUDY GUIDE (TEST BANK) WITH A GRADED SOLUTIONS

FCLE/FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM, PRACTICE AND STUDY GUIDE (TEST BANK) WITH A GRADED SOLUTIONS 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 Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice was approached in public schools? - ANSWER-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 statecentered 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 - ANSWER-b What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state? - ANSWER-one What is a purpose of civil rights movements? - ANSWERto secure equalities What is the social contract? - ANSWER-The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection. What is an example of representation? - ANSWER-The U.S. Congress passes a law. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? - ANSWER-the residents of a single state Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER-Common Sense What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER-life and liberty How many U.S. Senators represent each state? - ANSWER-two What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term? - ANSWER-four years What is one branch of the U.S. federal government? - ANSWER-legislative