100 FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY
EXAM QUESTIONS 2023
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, 1. Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government?
o Answer: Roman
2. 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?
o Answer: By limiting government authority
3. A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
o Power achieved through inheritance
o Same ruling family for over a century
o Finite freedoms and rights
o Hierarchical social status
o Single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which
of the following principles?
o Answer: Divine rights of kings
4. Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most
like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
o Answer: The referendum
5. Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most
like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
o Answer: Outlining the structure and powers of a government
6. Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system
of checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
o Answer: Keeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too powerful
7. Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
o Answer: Electing governors
8. Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage, and
breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations?
EXAM QUESTIONS 2023
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, 1. Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government?
o Answer: Roman
2. 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?
o Answer: By limiting government authority
3. A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
o Power achieved through inheritance
o Same ruling family for over a century
o Finite freedoms and rights
o Hierarchical social status
o Single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which
of the following principles?
o Answer: Divine rights of kings
4. Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most
like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
o Answer: The referendum
5. Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most
like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
o Answer: Outlining the structure and powers of a government
6. Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system
of checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
o Answer: Keeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too powerful
7. Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
o Answer: Electing governors
8. Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage, and
breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations?
