FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY TEST
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the highest court in the United States? - ANSWER-▪ the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? - ANSWER-▪ nine (9)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? - ANSWER-▪ John Roberts (John
G. Roberts, Jr.)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one
power of the federal government? - ANSWER-▪To print money
▪To declare war
▪To create an army
▪To make treaties
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the
states? - ANSWER-▪Providing schooling and education
▪Provide protection (police)
▪Provide safety (fire departments)
▪Give a driver's license
▪Approve zoning and land use
Who is the Governor of your state now? - ANSWER-▪Ron DeSantis
What is the capital of your state?* - ANSWER-▪Tallahassee
What are the two major political parties in the United States?* - ANSWER-
▪Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now? - ANSWER-▪Republican Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? - ANSWER-
▪ Nancy Pelosi
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of
them. - ANSWER-▪Citizen 18 and older
▪ You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote
▪Any citizen can vote (women and men can vote)
▪A male citizen of any race (can vote)
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? - ANSWER-
▪(because of) the states population
▪(because) they have more people
▪(because) some states have more people
, We elect a President for how many years? - ANSWER-▪ four (4)
In what month do we vote for President?* - ANSWER-▪ November
What is the name of the President of theUnited States now?* - ANSWER-▪ Donald J
Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? - ANSWER-▪ Mike
Pence
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? - ANSWER-▪ The
Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes
President? - ANSWER-▪ The speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? - ANSWER-▪ the President
Who signs bills to become laws? - ANSWER-▪ the President
Who vetoes bills? - ANSWER-▪The President
What does the President's Cabinet do? - ANSWER-▪advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions? - ANSWER-▪ Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSWER-▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* - ANSWER-▪Serve
on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the highest court in the United States? - ANSWER-▪ the Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? - ANSWER-▪ nine (9)
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? - ANSWER-▪ John Roberts (John
G. Roberts, Jr.)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one
power of the federal government? - ANSWER-▪To print money
▪To declare war
▪To create an army
▪To make treaties
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the
states? - ANSWER-▪Providing schooling and education
▪Provide protection (police)
▪Provide safety (fire departments)
▪Give a driver's license
▪Approve zoning and land use
Who is the Governor of your state now? - ANSWER-▪Ron DeSantis
What is the capital of your state?* - ANSWER-▪Tallahassee
What are the two major political parties in the United States?* - ANSWER-
▪Democratic and Republican
What is the political party of the President now? - ANSWER-▪Republican Party
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? - ANSWER-
▪ Nancy Pelosi
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of
them. - ANSWER-▪Citizen 18 and older
▪ You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote
▪Any citizen can vote (women and men can vote)
▪A male citizen of any race (can vote)
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? - ANSWER-
▪(because of) the states population
▪(because) they have more people
▪(because) some states have more people
, We elect a President for how many years? - ANSWER-▪ four (4)
In what month do we vote for President?* - ANSWER-▪ November
What is the name of the President of theUnited States now?* - ANSWER-▪ Donald J
Trump
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? - ANSWER-▪ Mike
Pence
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? - ANSWER-▪ The
Vice President
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes
President? - ANSWER-▪ The speaker of the House
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? - ANSWER-▪ the President
Who signs bills to become laws? - ANSWER-▪ the President
Who vetoes bills? - ANSWER-▪The President
What does the President's Cabinet do? - ANSWER-▪advises the President
What are two Cabinet-level positions? - ANSWER-▪ Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSWER-▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* - ANSWER-▪Serve
on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
