Florida Civic Literacy Exam test 2026/2027
Exam Test Questions And Verified Answers
The Articles of Confederation served as? - ANSWER-The
written document that established the functions of the
national government of the United States after it declared
independence from Great Britain.
Great Compromise - ANSWER-Established the United
States legislature as a bicameral, or twohouse law-making
body. In the Senate, each state would be allowed two
representatives; in the House of Representatives, the
number of representatives allowed for each state would be
determined by its population.
bicameral. - ANSWER-means that Congress has two
houses: the House of Representative and the Senate. We
have the two houses of Congress due to a compromise
made by the Founding Fathers during the Constitutional
Convention.
Federalism - ANSWER-Those who supported the
,Constitution and a stronger national republic. A system in
which power is divided between the national and state
governments
Anti-Federalism - ANSWER-Those who opposed the
ratification (ratification is the official way to confirm
something, usually by vote) of the Constitution in favor of
small localized government.
Checks and Balances - ANSWER-A system that allows
each branch of government to limit the powers of the
other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
Executive Branch - ANSWER-headed by the President
and carries out the laws; also includes the Vice President
and the Cabinet members.
In Re Gault (1967) - ANSWER-14th amendment Due
Process Clause allows requirements for state delinquency
proceedings. established the principle that young persons
have constitutional rights
Bill - ANSWER-a statute in draft before it becomes law
,Chief Justice - ANSWER-the judge who presides over the
supreme court
Commander-in-Chief - ANSWER-The role of the
president as the supreme commander of the armed forces
of the United States.
Governor - ANSWER-Governor highest ranking
member of a state's executive branch
Reserved powers - ANSWER-powers reserved for the
states; examples: creating and maintaining an education
system, creating local governments
Veto power - ANSWER-presidential power to stop a bill
from becoming a law by rejecting it
Impeachment (Anklagelse) - ANSWER-a formal
document charging a public official with misconduct in
office
, U.S. Supreme Court - ANSWER-9 justices nominated by
President, confirmed by Senate; highest court in the
nation; hears only appeals; interprets Constitutional law
Citizenship - ANSWER-Rights & responsibilities entitled
to citizens belonging to a political state or country; only
citizens can run for federal office (i.e. President,
Congress)
Constitutional Convention - ANSWER-meeting of state
delegates in 1787 to revise the Articles of
Confederation, which produced the new U.S.
Constitution
A belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic
and political affairs. - ANSWER-Civic Duty
Civic Responsibility - ANSWER-the responsibilities of a
citizen, examples include voting, serving on juries,
holding public office
Supremacy Clause (Article VI) - ANSWER-Clause of the
Constitution that says the Constitution is the highest law
Exam Test Questions And Verified Answers
The Articles of Confederation served as? - ANSWER-The
written document that established the functions of the
national government of the United States after it declared
independence from Great Britain.
Great Compromise - ANSWER-Established the United
States legislature as a bicameral, or twohouse law-making
body. In the Senate, each state would be allowed two
representatives; in the House of Representatives, the
number of representatives allowed for each state would be
determined by its population.
bicameral. - ANSWER-means that Congress has two
houses: the House of Representative and the Senate. We
have the two houses of Congress due to a compromise
made by the Founding Fathers during the Constitutional
Convention.
Federalism - ANSWER-Those who supported the
,Constitution and a stronger national republic. A system in
which power is divided between the national and state
governments
Anti-Federalism - ANSWER-Those who opposed the
ratification (ratification is the official way to confirm
something, usually by vote) of the Constitution in favor of
small localized government.
Checks and Balances - ANSWER-A system that allows
each branch of government to limit the powers of the
other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
Executive Branch - ANSWER-headed by the President
and carries out the laws; also includes the Vice President
and the Cabinet members.
In Re Gault (1967) - ANSWER-14th amendment Due
Process Clause allows requirements for state delinquency
proceedings. established the principle that young persons
have constitutional rights
Bill - ANSWER-a statute in draft before it becomes law
,Chief Justice - ANSWER-the judge who presides over the
supreme court
Commander-in-Chief - ANSWER-The role of the
president as the supreme commander of the armed forces
of the United States.
Governor - ANSWER-Governor highest ranking
member of a state's executive branch
Reserved powers - ANSWER-powers reserved for the
states; examples: creating and maintaining an education
system, creating local governments
Veto power - ANSWER-presidential power to stop a bill
from becoming a law by rejecting it
Impeachment (Anklagelse) - ANSWER-a formal
document charging a public official with misconduct in
office
, U.S. Supreme Court - ANSWER-9 justices nominated by
President, confirmed by Senate; highest court in the
nation; hears only appeals; interprets Constitutional law
Citizenship - ANSWER-Rights & responsibilities entitled
to citizens belonging to a political state or country; only
citizens can run for federal office (i.e. President,
Congress)
Constitutional Convention - ANSWER-meeting of state
delegates in 1787 to revise the Articles of
Confederation, which produced the new U.S.
Constitution
A belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic
and political affairs. - ANSWER-Civic Duty
Civic Responsibility - ANSWER-the responsibilities of a
citizen, examples include voting, serving on juries,
holding public office
Supremacy Clause (Article VI) - ANSWER-Clause of the
Constitution that says the Constitution is the highest law
