Florida Civic literacy study practice
Questions and Answers
Based on the Declaration of Independence, which entity is responsible for protecting
natural rights?
the military
a political party
an interest group
the government - ANSWER-the government
How did District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) impact states rights?
It expanded the ability of states to implement the death penalty under the Eighth
Amendment.
It expanded the ability of states to create free speech zones that limited First
Amendment rights.
It reduced the ability of states to seize "illegal proceeds of a crime before trial" under the
Fourth Amendment
It reduced the ability of states to place restrictions on Second Amendment rights. -
ANSWER-It reduced the ability of states to place restrictions on Second Amendment
rights.
How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the accused?
It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
It established that the accused is protected by freedom of speech.
It established that the accused has the right to a speedy trial.
It established that the accused is protected against self-incrimination. - ANSWER-It
established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
How does the outcome in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) affect the rights of the accused?
It protects against self-incrimination.
,It protects against double jeopardy.
It protects the right to a speedy trial.
It protects the right to a jury trial. - ANSWER-It protects against self-incrimination.
How many amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been ratified?
27
10
17
22 - ANSWER-27
How many Senators does the U.S. Constitution allow to represent each state?
one
two
four
six - ANSWER-two
If the offices of U.S. President and Vice President are vacant at the same time, which
official is next in the line of succession?
the Secretary of State
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
the Senate Majority Leader - ANSWER-the Speaker of the House
The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption Join or Die to support which
action?
promoting international treaties
establishing their own schools
forming their own government
, creating local communities - ANSWER-forming their own government
The excerpt below is from the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
"nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Which government power is described by this excerpt?
bill of attainder
writ of habeas corpus
eminent domain
territorial acquisition - ANSWER-eminent domain
The excerpt below is from the majority opinion in Citizens United v. Federal Election
Commission (2010).
Political speech is "indispensable to decision making in a democracy, and this is no less
true because the speech comes from a corporation rather than an individual."
Based on this excerpt, which part of the U.S. Constitution did the Court's majority use to
support its opinion?
the First Amendment
the Elections Clause
the Fifteenth Amendment
the Commerce Clause - ANSWER-the First Amendment
The list below includes holidays observed in the United States.
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
What do these holidays established by the U.S. government honor?
volunteering to improve communities
thanks to the agricultural community
the contributions of laborers
the sacrifices of military personnel - ANSWER-the sacrifices of military personnel
The United States is an example of which type of government?
constitutional monarchy
Questions and Answers
Based on the Declaration of Independence, which entity is responsible for protecting
natural rights?
the military
a political party
an interest group
the government - ANSWER-the government
How did District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) impact states rights?
It expanded the ability of states to implement the death penalty under the Eighth
Amendment.
It expanded the ability of states to create free speech zones that limited First
Amendment rights.
It reduced the ability of states to seize "illegal proceeds of a crime before trial" under the
Fourth Amendment
It reduced the ability of states to place restrictions on Second Amendment rights. -
ANSWER-It reduced the ability of states to place restrictions on Second Amendment
rights.
How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the accused?
It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
It established that the accused is protected by freedom of speech.
It established that the accused has the right to a speedy trial.
It established that the accused is protected against self-incrimination. - ANSWER-It
established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
How does the outcome in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) affect the rights of the accused?
It protects against self-incrimination.
,It protects against double jeopardy.
It protects the right to a speedy trial.
It protects the right to a jury trial. - ANSWER-It protects against self-incrimination.
How many amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been ratified?
27
10
17
22 - ANSWER-27
How many Senators does the U.S. Constitution allow to represent each state?
one
two
four
six - ANSWER-two
If the offices of U.S. President and Vice President are vacant at the same time, which
official is next in the line of succession?
the Secretary of State
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
the Senate Majority Leader - ANSWER-the Speaker of the House
The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption Join or Die to support which
action?
promoting international treaties
establishing their own schools
forming their own government
, creating local communities - ANSWER-forming their own government
The excerpt below is from the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
"nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Which government power is described by this excerpt?
bill of attainder
writ of habeas corpus
eminent domain
territorial acquisition - ANSWER-eminent domain
The excerpt below is from the majority opinion in Citizens United v. Federal Election
Commission (2010).
Political speech is "indispensable to decision making in a democracy, and this is no less
true because the speech comes from a corporation rather than an individual."
Based on this excerpt, which part of the U.S. Constitution did the Court's majority use to
support its opinion?
the First Amendment
the Elections Clause
the Fifteenth Amendment
the Commerce Clause - ANSWER-the First Amendment
The list below includes holidays observed in the United States.
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
What do these holidays established by the U.S. government honor?
volunteering to improve communities
thanks to the agricultural community
the contributions of laborers
the sacrifices of military personnel - ANSWER-the sacrifices of military personnel
The United States is an example of which type of government?
constitutional monarchy
