Florida Civic Literacy Test

FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY TEST

Supreme Law of the Land - ANSWER The Constitution



What does the Constitution do? - ANSWER - Sets up the
government
- Defines the government
- Protects basic rights of Americans



What are the first three words of the Constitution that reflect the idea of self-
government? - ANSWER We the People



What is an amendment? - ANSWER A change or an addition to
the Constitution.



What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? - ANSWER
The Bill of Rights



Rights or freedoms from the First Amendment: - ANSWER 1)
Speech
2) Religion
3) Assembly
4) Press
5) Petition the government

, How many amendments does the Constitution have? - ANSWER
27



What did the Declaration of Independence do? - ANSWER
Announced/Declared our independence from Great Britain



Rights in the Declaration of Independence: - ANSWER 1) Life
2) Liberty
3) Pursuit of Happiness



What is the freedom of religion? - ANSWER You can practice
any religion, or not practice a religion.



What is the economic system in the United States? - ANSWER
Capitalist/Market Economy



What is the "rule of law"? - ANSWER - Everyone must follow
he law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Governors must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.



What are the branches of government? - ANSWER 1.
Legislative/Congress
2. Executive/President
3. Judicial/Courts