FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? Correct
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? Correct 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?
Correct answer-Divine rights of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process
of ancient Greece? Correct answer-the referendum
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process
of ancient Greece? Correct 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? Correct answer-keeping any one of the three branches of
government from becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? Correct answer-electing
governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? Correct 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
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? Correct
answer-rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? Correct answer-a 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."
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? Correct
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? Correct 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?
Correct answer-Divine rights of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process
of ancient Greece? Correct answer-the referendum
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process
of ancient Greece? Correct 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? Correct answer-keeping any one of the three branches of
government from becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? Correct answer-electing
governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? Correct 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
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? Correct
answer-rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? Correct answer-a 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."
