Florida Civics Literacy exam Questions With
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Article 1 of the Constitution - Established the Legislative Branch (Congress)
Article 2 of the Constitution - Section of the Constitution laying out powers and
responsibilities of the Executive Branch
Article 3 of the Constitution - Section of the Constitution laying out powers and
responsibilities of the Judicial Branch
Article 4 of the Constitution - Outlines the rights and expectations for all states and
citizens including the adding of new states
Article 5 of the Constitution - Outlines the process for amending or changing the
Constitution (adding amendments)
Article 6 of the Constitution - Supremacy Clause - clearly states that national law will
be supreme over state law
Article 7 of the Constitution - Outlines the process for ratification of the Constitution
Bill of Rights - First 10 amendments to the Constitution
1st Amendment - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a
redress of grievances.
2nd Amendment - Right to keep and bear arms
, 3rd Amendment - No quartering of soldiers
4th Amendment - Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment - The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
6th Amendment - The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for
an accused person
7th Amendment - Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
8th Amendment - No cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment - The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
10th Amendment - The powers not delegated to the United States by the
Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to
the people.
enumerated powers - Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution;
including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce,
and declare war.
13th Amendment (1865) - Abolishes and prohibits forced servitude with exception of
imprisonment
14th Amendment - Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are
guaranteed equal protection of the laws
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Article 1 of the Constitution - Established the Legislative Branch (Congress)
Article 2 of the Constitution - Section of the Constitution laying out powers and
responsibilities of the Executive Branch
Article 3 of the Constitution - Section of the Constitution laying out powers and
responsibilities of the Judicial Branch
Article 4 of the Constitution - Outlines the rights and expectations for all states and
citizens including the adding of new states
Article 5 of the Constitution - Outlines the process for amending or changing the
Constitution (adding amendments)
Article 6 of the Constitution - Supremacy Clause - clearly states that national law will
be supreme over state law
Article 7 of the Constitution - Outlines the process for ratification of the Constitution
Bill of Rights - First 10 amendments to the Constitution
1st Amendment - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a
redress of grievances.
2nd Amendment - Right to keep and bear arms
, 3rd Amendment - No quartering of soldiers
4th Amendment - Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment - The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
6th Amendment - The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for
an accused person
7th Amendment - Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
8th Amendment - No cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment - The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
10th Amendment - The powers not delegated to the United States by the
Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to
the people.
enumerated powers - Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution;
including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce,
and declare war.
13th Amendment (1865) - Abolishes and prohibits forced servitude with exception of
imprisonment
14th Amendment - Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are
guaranteed equal protection of the laws
