2024
83 Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Comprehensive Study Guide for Success
Prepared by Civic Excellence Press
June 2025
This study guide provides 83 verified questions with 100% correct answers,
covering all FCLE competencies, to ensure students meet Florida’s civic literacy
graduation requirement.
,Contents
1 Introduction 2
1.1 Exam Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Verified Questions and Answers 2
2.1 American Democracy and Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 U.S. Constitution and Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Founding Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Landmark Supreme Court Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Preparation Strategies 14
4 Supplementary Resources 14
5 Conclusion 15
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, FCLE 2024 Study Guide 83 Questions, 100% Correct
Introduction
The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE), mandated by Florida Statute 1008.22, is
a graduation requirement for students in Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in
Science (A.S.) (2022-23 catalog year or later), and baccalaureate programs (2021-
22 catalog year or later) at Florida’s public colleges and universities. The exam
assesses knowledge of American democracy, the U.S. Constitution, founding doc-
uments, and landmark Supreme Court cases. This guide offers 83 verified ques-
tions with 100% correct answers, aligned with 2024 FCLE objectives, for compre-
hensive preparation.
Exam Overview
The FCLE consists of 80 multiple-choice questions across four competencies:
• Principles of American democracy and government.
• U.S. Constitution, its amendments, and applications.
• Founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence and Federal-
ist Papers.
• Landmark Supreme Court cases shaping constitutional law.
The untimed exam, typically completed in 1-2 hours, requires a passing score
of approximately 60% (48 correct answers), though institutional thresholds may
vary. These 83 questions ensure thorough coverage of tested content.
Verified Questions and Answers
This section provides 83 verified questions, organized by FCLE competencies,
with 100% correct answers and concise explanations to reinforce understand-
ing.
American Democracy and Government
1. What is the primary role of the U.S. Congress?
• Answer: To enact federal laws.
• Explanation: Article I of the Constitution establishes Congress (House and
Senate) as the legislative body responsible for lawmaking.
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