FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM NEWEST TEST BANK
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What historic document (17th century) created a "civil body politic"? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Mayflower Compact
- created by pilgrims after arguing about who should be in charge
What was the Magna Carta? - CORRECT ANSWER-A document signed by King John
in an attempt to prevent a civil war
-He agreed to sign it in June of 1215 after being pressured by Barons who
wanted to protect their property and rights. It was meant to stop power
exploitation from the King and his government
What document did American colonists, protesting the Stamp Act in 1766,
claim gave them rights such as "no taxation without representation"? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Declaration of Rights and Grievances
-The Stamp Act Congress passed this document which said American colonists
and British citizens were all equal to each other. The document also protested
taxation without representation and declared that in Parliament, if there was
no colonial representation, then Parliament was unable to tax colonists
,Americans, especially by the 19th and 20th centuries, claimed what about the
Magna Carta? - CORRECT ANSWER-Americans claimed that the Magna Carta
allowed them to have the same rights as Englishmen, that guaranteed rights in
the document couldn't be taken away by tyrannical rulers
What was Thomas Paine's Common Sense? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pamphlet
-Colonists wanted self-government and didn't want to pay the king such high
taxes. Therefore, Thomas Paine wrote it intending to share his ideas on
independence so colonists could finally govern fairly
What was the influence of Common Sense? - CORRECT ANSWER-Colonists were
influenced to fight in order to become independent from Britain
-They were so used to being under a king and monarchs that they didn't realize
they could separate to create a government by the people. Paine hoped his
pamphlet would bring courage to all 13 colonies. His influence was so strong
that it helped kickstart the American Revolution
What is the Declaration of Independence? - CORRECT ANSWER-The delegates
(representatives for the colony) were responsible for claiming independence,
preparing an army, arranging a government, and getting 13 different colonies
to agree on officially cutting political ties with Britain
- The document acted as an affirmation of the purpose of America. The new
American government was built on a foundation of philosophical ideals that
originated here
, 3 - judicial
president - CORRECT ANSWER-term - 4 years
age - 35
residency - 14
If a President cannot serve, who is next in line? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vice President
If the President and Vice President cannot serve, who is next in line? - CORRECT
ANSWER-speaker of the house
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances? - CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent any
one branch from becoming too powerful
Who signs or vetoes bills to become laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-president
What is an amendment? - CORRECT ANSWER-A change or addition to the
Constitution
What are the rights and responsibilities of a citizen? - CORRECT ANSWER-rights -
amendments
responsibility - obey laws and participate in politics when given the opportunity
what are the first 10 amendments called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bill of Rights
UPDATE 2025\2026 WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/WELL ANALYSED ALL
GRADED +
What historic document (17th century) created a "civil body politic"? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Mayflower Compact
- created by pilgrims after arguing about who should be in charge
What was the Magna Carta? - CORRECT ANSWER-A document signed by King John
in an attempt to prevent a civil war
-He agreed to sign it in June of 1215 after being pressured by Barons who
wanted to protect their property and rights. It was meant to stop power
exploitation from the King and his government
What document did American colonists, protesting the Stamp Act in 1766,
claim gave them rights such as "no taxation without representation"? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Declaration of Rights and Grievances
-The Stamp Act Congress passed this document which said American colonists
and British citizens were all equal to each other. The document also protested
taxation without representation and declared that in Parliament, if there was
no colonial representation, then Parliament was unable to tax colonists
,Americans, especially by the 19th and 20th centuries, claimed what about the
Magna Carta? - CORRECT ANSWER-Americans claimed that the Magna Carta
allowed them to have the same rights as Englishmen, that guaranteed rights in
the document couldn't be taken away by tyrannical rulers
What was Thomas Paine's Common Sense? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pamphlet
-Colonists wanted self-government and didn't want to pay the king such high
taxes. Therefore, Thomas Paine wrote it intending to share his ideas on
independence so colonists could finally govern fairly
What was the influence of Common Sense? - CORRECT ANSWER-Colonists were
influenced to fight in order to become independent from Britain
-They were so used to being under a king and monarchs that they didn't realize
they could separate to create a government by the people. Paine hoped his
pamphlet would bring courage to all 13 colonies. His influence was so strong
that it helped kickstart the American Revolution
What is the Declaration of Independence? - CORRECT ANSWER-The delegates
(representatives for the colony) were responsible for claiming independence,
preparing an army, arranging a government, and getting 13 different colonies
to agree on officially cutting political ties with Britain
- The document acted as an affirmation of the purpose of America. The new
American government was built on a foundation of philosophical ideals that
originated here
, 3 - judicial
president - CORRECT ANSWER-term - 4 years
age - 35
residency - 14
If a President cannot serve, who is next in line? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vice President
If the President and Vice President cannot serve, who is next in line? - CORRECT
ANSWER-speaker of the house
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances? - CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent any
one branch from becoming too powerful
Who signs or vetoes bills to become laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-president
What is an amendment? - CORRECT ANSWER-A change or addition to the
Constitution
What are the rights and responsibilities of a citizen? - CORRECT ANSWER-rights -
amendments
responsibility - obey laws and participate in politics when given the opportunity
what are the first 10 amendments called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bill of Rights
