Florida Civic Literacy Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? - Correct answer-The
Constitution was written
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? - Correct answer-U.S.
diplomat. (Diplomats are responsible for representing and protecting the interests
and nationals of their sending state, facilitating strategic agreements, promoting
trade and commerce, and fostering friendly relations between nations. They play a
vital role in international diplomacy and negotiation.)
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor. He invented many things that we use today. He
invented bifocal eyeglasses. He invented the Franklin stove. Franklin was the
writer of Poor Richard's Almanac. It was a book with information about the
weather and other topics. Franklin became the first postmaster general of the
United States in 1775. He created the postal, or mail, system in the United States.
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,Also, he started the first free libraries. Later, he was a U.S. diplomat. He was the
oldest member at the Constitutional Convention.
Who vetoes bills? - Correct answer-The President
The president has the power to stop a bill from becoming a law. The president can
refuse to sign a bill that Congress approved. This is called a veto.
The bill is sent back to Congress without the president's signature. Congress can
change the bill or vote again. If two-thirds of the House of Representatives and
two-thirds of the Senate vote to override the veto, it becomes a law without the
president's signature.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? - Correct answer-John G.
Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? - Correct answer-
freedom of speech and freedom of religion (First Amendment)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? - Correct answer-Thomas Jefferson
He wanted to create a government for the United States that protected individual
rights. Thomas Jefferson wrote that the United States was free from Britain. He
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, wrote that all men are created equal. He wrote that everyone has the right to life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The ideas in the Declaration helped shape the
American government. These ideas are still important today.
What is the supreme law of the land? - Correct answer-The Constitution
Everyone must follow the Constitution.
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? - Correct answer-Pacific
(Ocean)
Who is in charge of the executive branch? - Correct answer-The President
What is the economic system in the United States? - Correct answer-Capitalist
economy
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. - Correct answer-Cherokee
There were 13 original states. Name three. - Correct answer-Maryland, Virginia,
and North Carolina
Name one right only for United States citizens. - Correct answer-run for federal
office
Who was the first President? - Correct answer-George Washington
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Questions and Answers
What happened at the Constitutional Convention? - Correct answer-The
Constitution was written
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? - Correct answer-U.S.
diplomat. (Diplomats are responsible for representing and protecting the interests
and nationals of their sending state, facilitating strategic agreements, promoting
trade and commerce, and fostering friendly relations between nations. They play a
vital role in international diplomacy and negotiation.)
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor. He invented many things that we use today. He
invented bifocal eyeglasses. He invented the Franklin stove. Franklin was the
writer of Poor Richard's Almanac. It was a book with information about the
weather and other topics. Franklin became the first postmaster general of the
United States in 1775. He created the postal, or mail, system in the United States.
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,Also, he started the first free libraries. Later, he was a U.S. diplomat. He was the
oldest member at the Constitutional Convention.
Who vetoes bills? - Correct answer-The President
The president has the power to stop a bill from becoming a law. The president can
refuse to sign a bill that Congress approved. This is called a veto.
The bill is sent back to Congress without the president's signature. Congress can
change the bill or vote again. If two-thirds of the House of Representatives and
two-thirds of the Senate vote to override the veto, it becomes a law without the
president's signature.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? - Correct answer-John G.
Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? - Correct answer-
freedom of speech and freedom of religion (First Amendment)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? - Correct answer-Thomas Jefferson
He wanted to create a government for the United States that protected individual
rights. Thomas Jefferson wrote that the United States was free from Britain. He
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, wrote that all men are created equal. He wrote that everyone has the right to life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The ideas in the Declaration helped shape the
American government. These ideas are still important today.
What is the supreme law of the land? - Correct answer-The Constitution
Everyone must follow the Constitution.
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? - Correct answer-Pacific
(Ocean)
Who is in charge of the executive branch? - Correct answer-The President
What is the economic system in the United States? - Correct answer-Capitalist
economy
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. - Correct answer-Cherokee
There were 13 original states. Name three. - Correct answer-Maryland, Virginia,
and North Carolina
Name one right only for United States citizens. - Correct answer-run for federal
office
Who was the first President? - Correct answer-George Washington
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