FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian
A
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?
A. by limiting government authority
B. by choosing government leaders
C. by improving government services
D. by reducing government expenditures
A
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved?
A. The conflict must be resolved by the U.S. attorney general.
B. The conflict must be resolved by a national referendum.
C. The conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause.
D. The conflict must be resolved using the Tenth Amendment.
C
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy
import duties?
A. Article I
B. Article II
C. Article III
D. Article IV
A
Use the scenario below to answer the question that follows.
"A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state where they are
apprehended. The state is very slow in returning the suspect to the state of origin and keeps them
imprisoned."
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to
,their constitutional rights?
A. petition for a writ of extradition
B. petition for a writ of habeas corpus
C. petition for release into their custody
D. petition for overturning of the charges
B
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment?
A. the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation
B. the ability of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine constitutionality of laws
C. the power of the U.S. Senate to remove federal officers for a crime or violation
D. the power of the U.S. President to enforce decisions of federal courts
A
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?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings
D
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece?
A. the referendum
B. the presidential election
C. the primary election
D. the nominating convention
A
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
A. resolving disagreements between competing parties
B. confirming resistance to civil disobedience
C. declaring the independence of a state
D. outlining the structure and powers of a government
D
, Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and
balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
A. establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes B. maintaining a healthy
economy and establishing trade with other governments
C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful
D. assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in
C
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? A. electing governors
B. hiring press secretaries
C. nominating an ambassador
D. appointing a majority leader
A
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?
A. criminal law
B. military law
C. civil law
D. juvenile law
C
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?
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. rule of law
D. equality
C
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
A. communism
B. dictatorship
C. monarchy
D. republic
D
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian
A
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?
A. by limiting government authority
B. by choosing government leaders
C. by improving government services
D. by reducing government expenditures
A
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved?
A. The conflict must be resolved by the U.S. attorney general.
B. The conflict must be resolved by a national referendum.
C. The conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause.
D. The conflict must be resolved using the Tenth Amendment.
C
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy
import duties?
A. Article I
B. Article II
C. Article III
D. Article IV
A
Use the scenario below to answer the question that follows.
"A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state where they are
apprehended. The state is very slow in returning the suspect to the state of origin and keeps them
imprisoned."
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to
,their constitutional rights?
A. petition for a writ of extradition
B. petition for a writ of habeas corpus
C. petition for release into their custody
D. petition for overturning of the charges
B
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment?
A. the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation
B. the ability of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine constitutionality of laws
C. the power of the U.S. Senate to remove federal officers for a crime or violation
D. the power of the U.S. President to enforce decisions of federal courts
A
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?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings
D
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece?
A. the referendum
B. the presidential election
C. the primary election
D. the nominating convention
A
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
A. resolving disagreements between competing parties
B. confirming resistance to civil disobedience
C. declaring the independence of a state
D. outlining the structure and powers of a government
D
, Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and
balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
A. establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes B. maintaining a healthy
economy and establishing trade with other governments
C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful
D. assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in
C
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? A. electing governors
B. hiring press secretaries
C. nominating an ambassador
D. appointing a majority leader
A
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?
A. criminal law
B. military law
C. civil law
D. juvenile law
C
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?
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. rule of law
D. equality
C
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
A. communism
B. dictatorship
C. monarchy
D. republic
D
