FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAMINATION
(FCLE) SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS (GRADED
A+) QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian Correct answer-A. 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?
A. by limiting government authority B. by choosing government leaders C. by improving government
services
D. by reducing government expenditures Correct answer-A. 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?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings Correct answer-D. divine right of kings
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 Correct answer-A. the referendum
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 Correct answer-D. 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?
, 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 Correct answer-C.
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful
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 Correct answer-A. electing governors
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 Correct answer-C. 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?
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. rule of law
D. equality Correct answer-C. rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
A. communism
B. dictatorship
C. monarchy
D. republic Correct answer-D. 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?
A. Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
(FCLE) SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS (GRADED
A+) QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian Correct answer-A. 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?
A. by limiting government authority B. by choosing government leaders C. by improving government
services
D. by reducing government expenditures Correct answer-A. 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?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings Correct answer-D. divine right of kings
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 Correct answer-A. the referendum
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 Correct answer-D. 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?
, 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 Correct answer-C.
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful
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 Correct answer-A. electing governors
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 Correct answer-C. 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?
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. rule of law
D. equality Correct answer-C. rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
A. communism
B. dictatorship
C. monarchy
D. republic Correct answer-D. 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?
A. Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
