Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) Study
Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice was
approached in public schools?
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core theme of that document?
a) Declaration of Independence - Formed a state-centered government
b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed
b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state?
one
Which of the following cases reinforced the federal government's authority to run a federal institution
without interference by a state?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
What is one qualification to serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
be at least 25 years old
Which of the following documents provided an outline for a state-centered government?
Articles of Confederation
Which phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence?
"all men are created equal"
What is one right included in the First Amendment?
free speech
Which Supreme Court ruling held that the authors of the U.S. Constitution did not intend for African
Americans to be U.S. citizens?
Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
, What is the purpose of civil rights movements?
to secure equalities
What is the social contract?
The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection.
What is an example of representation?
The U.S. Congress passes a law.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the residents of a single state
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence?
Common Sense
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
How many U.S. Senators represent each state?
two
What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term?
four years
What is one branch of the U.S. federal government?
legislative
What does the U.S. Constitution do?
It sets up a federal government.
Which phrase from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband John Adams in 1776 is reflected in
the Nineteenth Amendment?
"I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them"
Which phrase from a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects freedom in the Bill of
Rights?
"building a wall of separation between Church & State"
Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice was
approached in public schools?
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core theme of that document?
a) Declaration of Independence - Formed a state-centered government
b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed
b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state?
one
Which of the following cases reinforced the federal government's authority to run a federal institution
without interference by a state?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
What is one qualification to serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
be at least 25 years old
Which of the following documents provided an outline for a state-centered government?
Articles of Confederation
Which phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence?
"all men are created equal"
What is one right included in the First Amendment?
free speech
Which Supreme Court ruling held that the authors of the U.S. Constitution did not intend for African
Americans to be U.S. citizens?
Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
, What is the purpose of civil rights movements?
to secure equalities
What is the social contract?
The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection.
What is an example of representation?
The U.S. Congress passes a law.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the residents of a single state
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence?
Common Sense
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
How many U.S. Senators represent each state?
two
What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term?
four years
What is one branch of the U.S. federal government?
legislative
What does the U.S. Constitution do?
It sets up a federal government.
Which phrase from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband John Adams in 1776 is reflected in
the Nineteenth Amendment?
"I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them"
Which phrase from a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects freedom in the Bill of
Rights?
"building a wall of separation between Church & State"
