FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? -
ANSWER-Roman
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? - ANSWER-by 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? - ANSWER-divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece? - ANSWER-the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?outlining the structure and powers of a
government - ANSWER-outlining 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? - ANSWER-keeping any one of the three branches
of government from becoming too powerful
, Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - ANSWER-electing
governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? - ANSWER-civil 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 Source: The Washington Post, June 5, 1977 Which
constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? - ANSWER-rule of
law
.Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - ANSWER-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." Source: National Archives and Records
Administration Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S.
Constitution? - ANSWER-Governments 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? - ANSWER-providing for the common defense
Which of the following reflects the most important consequence of the Watergate break-in? -
ANSWER-resignation of the president of the United States
Which legislation reflects federal efforts to regulate transportation? - ANSWER-Interstate
Commerce Act
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? -
ANSWER-Roman
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? - ANSWER-by 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? - ANSWER-divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece? - ANSWER-the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?outlining the structure and powers of a
government - ANSWER-outlining 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? - ANSWER-keeping any one of the three branches
of government from becoming too powerful
, Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - ANSWER-electing
governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? - ANSWER-civil 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 Source: The Washington Post, June 5, 1977 Which
constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? - ANSWER-rule of
law
.Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - ANSWER-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." Source: National Archives and Records
Administration Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S.
Constitution? - ANSWER-Governments 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? - ANSWER-providing for the common defense
Which of the following reflects the most important consequence of the Watergate break-in? -
ANSWER-resignation of the president of the United States
Which legislation reflects federal efforts to regulate transportation? - ANSWER-Interstate
Commerce Act
