Florida Civic Literacy
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a
republican form of government? correct answersRoman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of
their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political
rights to all male citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how
societies develop? correct answersby limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for 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? correct answersDivine rights of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is
most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? correct
answersthe referendum
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is
most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? correct
answersoutlining the structure and powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system
of checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? correct
answerskeeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient
Greeks? correct answerselecting governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage
and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most
Western nations? correct answerscivil law
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president
Nixon and a television interviewer, to answer the question that follows.
"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? correct answersrule of law
, Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? correct
answersa republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the
question "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more
perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of
Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America."
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S.
Constitution? correct answersGovernments are accountable to the citizens
over whom they rule.
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government
when it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor? correct
answersproviding for the common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? correct
answersexamining the contents of a hotel room
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by
the right of freedom of assembly? correct answersthe right to
demonstrate
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? correct answersFourth Amendment
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws
generally resolved? correct answersThe conflict must be resolved using the
Supremacy Clause
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money,
make treaties, and levy import duties? correct answersArticle I
Use the scenario below to answer the question that follows.
A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state
where they are apprehended. The state is very slow in returning the
suspect to the state of origin and keeps them imprisoned.
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this
situation, in regard to their constitutional rights? correct answerspetition for
a writ of habeas corpus
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? correct
answersthe ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime
or violation
Use the excerpt below, from the Declaration of Independence, to answer
the question that follows.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the
Consent of our legislatures.
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a
republican form of government? correct answersRoman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of
their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political
rights to all male citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how
societies develop? correct answersby limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for 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? correct answersDivine rights of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is
most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? correct
answersthe referendum
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is
most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? correct
answersoutlining the structure and powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system
of checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? correct
answerskeeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient
Greeks? correct answerselecting governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage
and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most
Western nations? correct answerscivil law
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president
Nixon and a television interviewer, to answer the question that follows.
"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? correct answersrule of law
, Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? correct
answersa republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the
question "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more
perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of
Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America."
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S.
Constitution? correct answersGovernments are accountable to the citizens
over whom they rule.
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government
when it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor? correct
answersproviding for the common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? correct
answersexamining the contents of a hotel room
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by
the right of freedom of assembly? correct answersthe right to
demonstrate
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? correct answersFourth Amendment
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws
generally resolved? correct answersThe conflict must be resolved using the
Supremacy Clause
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money,
make treaties, and levy import duties? correct answersArticle I
Use the scenario below to answer the question that follows.
A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state
where they are apprehended. The state is very slow in returning the
suspect to the state of origin and keeps them imprisoned.
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this
situation, in regard to their constitutional rights? correct answerspetition for
a writ of habeas corpus
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? correct
answersthe ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime
or violation
Use the excerpt below, from the Declaration of Independence, to answer
the question that follows.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the
Consent of our legislatures.
