FCLE PRACTICE EXAM 2026, FCLE STUDY SET, 10
AMENDMENTS, CIVIC LITERACY 2 QUESTIONS &
DETAILED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS PASSED 100%
1. Which of the following ancient civilizations estab- Roman
lished a republican form of government?
2. During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient by limiting government authority
Athe- nians 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 de- velop?
3. A certain country is characterized by the
follow- ing traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance divine right of kings
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
princi- ples?
4. Which modern democratic concept
practiced in the United States is most like
the democratic process of ancient Greece?
the referendum
5. What is the principal function of a written consti- outlining the structure and
pow-
6. Which of the following objectives best coming too
describes the purpose of the system of
checks and bal- ances, as defined in the
U.S. Constitution?
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,FCLE PRACTICE EXAM 2026, FCLE STUDY SET, 10
AMENDMENTS, CIVIC LITERACY 2 QUESTIONS &
DETAILED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS PASSED 100%
7. Which modern process would be supported electing governors
by the ancient Greeks?
8. Laws against defamation, including libel and
slander, property damage and breach of civil law
contract represent which legal concern
underlying most Western nations?
9. Use the passage below, from an exchange
be- tween former president Nixon and a
television interviewer, to answer the question
rule of law
that follows. "Well, when the president does
it, that means that it is not illegal"--Richard
M. Nixon
Which constitutional principle does the state-
ment from President Nixon contradict?
10. Which form of government is based on
popular sovereignty?
11. Use the provided Preamble to the United
States Constitution to answer the question. republic
"We the People of the United States, in
Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice,
Governments are accountable
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
com- mon defence, promote the general to the citizens over whom
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty they rule.
to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and
establish this Con- stitution for the United
States of America." Source: National Archives
and Records Adminis- tration
Which of the following statements best
describes
the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
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12. The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following providing for the common de-
purposes of government when it declared war on fense
Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
13. Which circumstance would require a search war- examining the contents of a
hotel
14. In the United States, which of the following
is permitted to citizens by the right of
freedom of assembly?
15. A man is walking down a public street win-
dow-shopping. A robbery is reported in
that same area. Police officers stop and
search the man who is shopping. On what
Constitutional
as a violation of his rights?
16. In the United States, how are conflicts
between state laws and federal laws
generally resolved?
17. Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants
the power to coin money, make treaties,
and levy import duties?
18. Use the scenario below to answer the
question that follows.
te and flees to another state where they are appre-
hended. The state is very slow in returning
the suspect to the state of origin and keeps
them imprisoned."
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LITERACY
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Which of the following represents a suitable
pe- tition for the suspect in this situation, in
regard to their constitutional rights?
19. Which phrase best describes the power of the ability of the U.S. House to
im- peachment?
charge federal oflcers with a
crime or violation
20. Use the excerpt below, from the Declaration
of Independence, to answer the question The Third Amendment limits
that fol- lows.
the quartering of soldiers to
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, specific circumstances.
Stand- ing Armies without the Consent of our
legisla- tures."
Source: National Archives and Records
Adminis- tration
Which constitutional provision was inspired
by the above complaint?
21. Use the passage below, from a historical
docu- ment, to answer the question that
follows.
"We the People of the United States, in
Order to form a more perfect Union, Enlightenment
establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
com- mon defence, promote the general
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty
to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and
establish this Con- stitution for the United
States of America." Source: The U.S.
Constitution, National Archives and Records
Administration
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AMENDMENTS, CIVIC LITERACY 2 QUESTIONS &
DETAILED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS PASSED 100%
1. Which of the following ancient civilizations estab- Roman
lished a republican form of government?
2. During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient by limiting government authority
Athe- nians 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 de- velop?
3. A certain country is characterized by the
follow- ing traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance divine right of kings
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
princi- ples?
4. Which modern democratic concept
practiced in the United States is most like
the democratic process of ancient Greece?
the referendum
5. What is the principal function of a written consti- outlining the structure and
pow-
6. Which of the following objectives best coming too
describes the purpose of the system of
checks and bal- ances, as defined in the
U.S. Constitution?
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78
,FCLE PRACTICE EXAM 2026, FCLE STUDY SET, 10
AMENDMENTS, CIVIC LITERACY 2 QUESTIONS &
DETAILED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS PASSED 100%
7. Which modern process would be supported electing governors
by the ancient Greeks?
8. Laws against defamation, including libel and
slander, property damage and breach of civil law
contract represent which legal concern
underlying most Western nations?
9. Use the passage below, from an exchange
be- tween former president Nixon and a
television interviewer, to answer the question
rule of law
that follows. "Well, when the president does
it, that means that it is not illegal"--Richard
M. Nixon
Which constitutional principle does the state-
ment from President Nixon contradict?
10. Which form of government is based on
popular sovereignty?
11. Use the provided Preamble to the United
States Constitution to answer the question. republic
"We the People of the United States, in
Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice,
Governments are accountable
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
com- mon defence, promote the general to the citizens over whom
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty they rule.
to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and
establish this Con- stitution for the United
States of America." Source: National Archives
and Records Adminis- tration
Which of the following statements best
describes
the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
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, FCLE Practice Exam 2023, fcle study set, 10 amendments, CIVIC
LITERACY
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d1eqfk
12. The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following providing for the common de-
purposes of government when it declared war on fense
Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
13. Which circumstance would require a search war- examining the contents of a
hotel
14. In the United States, which of the following
is permitted to citizens by the right of
freedom of assembly?
15. A man is walking down a public street win-
dow-shopping. A robbery is reported in
that same area. Police officers stop and
search the man who is shopping. On what
Constitutional
as a violation of his rights?
16. In the United States, how are conflicts
between state laws and federal laws
generally resolved?
17. Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants
the power to coin money, make treaties,
and levy import duties?
18. Use the scenario below to answer the
question that follows.
te and flees to another state where they are appre-
hended. The state is very slow in returning
the suspect to the state of origin and keeps
them imprisoned."
3/
78
, FCLE Practice Exam 2023, fcle study set, 10 amendments, CIVIC
LITERACY
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d1eqfk
Which of the following represents a suitable
pe- tition for the suspect in this situation, in
regard to their constitutional rights?
19. Which phrase best describes the power of the ability of the U.S. House to
im- peachment?
charge federal oflcers with a
crime or violation
20. Use the excerpt below, from the Declaration
of Independence, to answer the question The Third Amendment limits
that fol- lows.
the quartering of soldiers to
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, specific circumstances.
Stand- ing Armies without the Consent of our
legisla- tures."
Source: National Archives and Records
Adminis- tration
Which constitutional provision was inspired
by the above complaint?
21. Use the passage below, from a historical
docu- ment, to answer the question that
follows.
"We the People of the United States, in
Order to form a more perfect Union, Enlightenment
establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
com- mon defence, promote the general
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty
to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and
establish this Con- stitution for the United
States of America." Source: The U.S.
Constitution, National Archives and Records
Administration
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