Florida Civics Literacy Exam (MDC
bootcamp) Edition 2025
A person is charged with felony breaking and entering. During the court proceedings,
the defendant requested an attorney and was denied the right to counsel."
Which Supreme Court Case overturned the trial court decision, due to lack of counsel? -
ANSWER-Gideon v. Wainwright
"A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state..."
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in
regard to their constitutional rights? - ANSWER-petition for a writ of habeas corpus
"At the Constitutional Convention, there was a major debate between large states and
small states about representation in the new Congress. This debate was resolved by
the Great Compromise."
What was the result of this compromise? - ANSWER-Congress would have two houses,
one in which state representation was based on population and one in which all states
had equal representation
"He has kept among us in times of peace, Standing Armies without the consent of our
legislatures."
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? - ANSWER-the
third amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances
"In order to attract investment and business and reduce expenses, state legislature
proposes passing a law that removes the need for certain federal regulatory features
relating to office and factory environments."
Which legislative action would most likely cause the U.S. Supreme Court to decide that
this violated the Supremacy Clause? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Act
(1971)
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude,..." - 13th amendment
Which of the following contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the
above language? - ANSWER-Northwest Ordinaces provided a method for admitting
new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the
territory.
"So if a law be in opposition to the Constitution;....."
,Which supreme court case established the precedent described in the opinion? -
ANSWER-Marbury v. Madison (1803)
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which if the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of
the Declaration of Sentiments? - ANSWER-Declaration if Independence
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union,..."
Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage? - ANSWER-
enlightenment
"We the people of the United States....."
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S Constitution?
- ANSWER-governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule
"Well when the President does it that means that it is not illegal"-Richard M Nixon
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? -
ANSWER-rule of law
"What do the people of America want more than anything else?....."
Based on the passage, which government program would the speaker support? -
ANSWER-New Deal (1933-1938)
a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt to end the Great Depression.
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. Power achieved through inheritance
2. Same ruling family over a century
3. Finite freedoms and rights
4. Hierarchical social status
5. Single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following
principles? - ANSWER-divine right of kings
A man is walking down a public street window shopping. A robbery is reported in that
same area. Police officers stop and search the man who is shopping. On what
Constitutional grounds could this man contest this search as a violation of his rights? -
ANSWER-Fourth Amendment
Article I of the Constitution - ANSWER-Section of the Constitution laying out powers and
responsibilities of the Legislative Branch
, Article II of the Constitution - ANSWER-Section of the Constitution laying out powers
and responsibilities of the Executive Branch
Article III of the Constitution - ANSWER-Section of the Constitution laying out powers
and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch
Article V of the Constitution - ANSWER-Outlines the process for amending or changing
the Constitution
Articles of Confederation - ANSWER-1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788
weaknesses - no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade
Baker v. Carr (1962) - ANSWER-"One man, one vote."
Enabling federal courts to hear Fourteenth Amendment-based redistricting cases.
Ordered state legislative districts to be as near equal as possible in population.
Traditionally, particularly in the South, the populations of rural areas had been
overrepresented in legislatures
Barron v. Baltimore (1833) - ANSWER-The Barron Decision established the principle
that the rights listed in the original Bill of Rights did not control state laws or actions. A
state could abolish freedom of speech, establish a tax-supported church, or do away
with jury trials in state courts without violating the Bill of Rights.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? - ANSWER-
World War II (1939-1945)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - ANSWER-The Supreme Court overruled Plessy v.
Ferguson, declared that racially segregated facilities are inherently unequal and ordered
all public schools desegregated.
Brutus No. 1 (1787) - ANSWER-This work by a prominent Anti-Federalist argued that
that the new federal government would be too powerful.
In particular, he pointed to the necessary-and-proper clause and the supremacy clause.
In addition, he objected to Congress's power to tax and raise a standing army and to the
vast size of the proposed republic. He felt this powerful new government would supplant
the states.
Bush v. Gore (2000) - ANSWER-The court ruled that manual recounts of presidential
ballots in the Nov. 2000 election could not proceed because inconsistent evaluation
standards in different counties violated the equal protection clause. In effect, the ruling
meant Bush would win the election.
bootcamp) Edition 2025
A person is charged with felony breaking and entering. During the court proceedings,
the defendant requested an attorney and was denied the right to counsel."
Which Supreme Court Case overturned the trial court decision, due to lack of counsel? -
ANSWER-Gideon v. Wainwright
"A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state..."
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in
regard to their constitutional rights? - ANSWER-petition for a writ of habeas corpus
"At the Constitutional Convention, there was a major debate between large states and
small states about representation in the new Congress. This debate was resolved by
the Great Compromise."
What was the result of this compromise? - ANSWER-Congress would have two houses,
one in which state representation was based on population and one in which all states
had equal representation
"He has kept among us in times of peace, Standing Armies without the consent of our
legislatures."
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? - ANSWER-the
third amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances
"In order to attract investment and business and reduce expenses, state legislature
proposes passing a law that removes the need for certain federal regulatory features
relating to office and factory environments."
Which legislative action would most likely cause the U.S. Supreme Court to decide that
this violated the Supremacy Clause? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Act
(1971)
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude,..." - 13th amendment
Which of the following contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the
above language? - ANSWER-Northwest Ordinaces provided a method for admitting
new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the
territory.
"So if a law be in opposition to the Constitution;....."
,Which supreme court case established the precedent described in the opinion? -
ANSWER-Marbury v. Madison (1803)
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which if the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of
the Declaration of Sentiments? - ANSWER-Declaration if Independence
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union,..."
Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage? - ANSWER-
enlightenment
"We the people of the United States....."
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S Constitution?
- ANSWER-governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule
"Well when the President does it that means that it is not illegal"-Richard M Nixon
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? -
ANSWER-rule of law
"What do the people of America want more than anything else?....."
Based on the passage, which government program would the speaker support? -
ANSWER-New Deal (1933-1938)
a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt to end the Great Depression.
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. Power achieved through inheritance
2. Same ruling family over a century
3. Finite freedoms and rights
4. Hierarchical social status
5. Single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following
principles? - ANSWER-divine right of kings
A man is walking down a public street window shopping. A robbery is reported in that
same area. Police officers stop and search the man who is shopping. On what
Constitutional grounds could this man contest this search as a violation of his rights? -
ANSWER-Fourth Amendment
Article I of the Constitution - ANSWER-Section of the Constitution laying out powers and
responsibilities of the Legislative Branch
, Article II of the Constitution - ANSWER-Section of the Constitution laying out powers
and responsibilities of the Executive Branch
Article III of the Constitution - ANSWER-Section of the Constitution laying out powers
and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch
Article V of the Constitution - ANSWER-Outlines the process for amending or changing
the Constitution
Articles of Confederation - ANSWER-1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788
weaknesses - no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade
Baker v. Carr (1962) - ANSWER-"One man, one vote."
Enabling federal courts to hear Fourteenth Amendment-based redistricting cases.
Ordered state legislative districts to be as near equal as possible in population.
Traditionally, particularly in the South, the populations of rural areas had been
overrepresented in legislatures
Barron v. Baltimore (1833) - ANSWER-The Barron Decision established the principle
that the rights listed in the original Bill of Rights did not control state laws or actions. A
state could abolish freedom of speech, establish a tax-supported church, or do away
with jury trials in state courts without violating the Bill of Rights.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? - ANSWER-
World War II (1939-1945)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - ANSWER-The Supreme Court overruled Plessy v.
Ferguson, declared that racially segregated facilities are inherently unequal and ordered
all public schools desegregated.
Brutus No. 1 (1787) - ANSWER-This work by a prominent Anti-Federalist argued that
that the new federal government would be too powerful.
In particular, he pointed to the necessary-and-proper clause and the supremacy clause.
In addition, he objected to Congress's power to tax and raise a standing army and to the
vast size of the proposed republic. He felt this powerful new government would supplant
the states.
Bush v. Gore (2000) - ANSWER-The court ruled that manual recounts of presidential
ballots in the Nov. 2000 election could not proceed because inconsistent evaluation
standards in different counties violated the equal protection clause. In effect, the ruling
meant Bush would win the election.
