Florida Civic Literacy Examination
(FCLE)
Sample Items
Copyright
State of Florida
Department of State
2022
,The purpose of these sample test materials is to orient faculty and students to the types
of questions on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination. The sample questions and
answers are not intended to demonstrate the length of the actual test; however, each of
the four outcomes assessed on the test are represented in the same proportion on the
sample test as on the actual test (approximately 25% each). Student performance on the
sample test should not be used as a predictor of performance on the actual test, and the
sample test is not intended to guide classroom instruction.
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, 1. Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
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(FCLE)
Sample Items
Copyright
State of Florida
Department of State
2022
,The purpose of these sample test materials is to orient faculty and students to the types
of questions on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination. The sample questions and
answers are not intended to demonstrate the length of the actual test; however, each of
the four outcomes assessed on the test are represented in the same proportion on the
sample test as on the actual test (approximately 25% each). Student performance on the
sample test should not be used as a predictor of performance on the actual test, and the
sample test is not intended to guide classroom instruction.
Office of Assessment, Florida Department of Education 2
April 6, 2022
, 1. Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
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