Florida Civics Literacy Exam 2026 | Most Tested Questions
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1. Describe the significance of the Declaration of Independence in the context
of American history.
The Declaration of Independence marked the formal assertion of
the colonies' right to self-governance and freedom from British
oppression.
The Declaration of Independence was a treaty between the colonies
and Britain.
The Declaration of Independence established the framework for the
U.S. Constitution.
The Declaration of Independence was a document that outlined the
rights of citizens.
2. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson wrote about natural rights
granted by
Government
The people themselves
King
God
Courts
3. What is a social contract?
an agreement between the state and national government to divide
powers
a contract between neighbors agreeing to a peaceful coexistence
, an implicit agreement among the members of a society to
cooperate for social benefits
a contract between the people and the government to establish
traditional laws as the law of the land
4. Which statement best describes the purpose of the 17th Amendment?
To increase the number of Senators for each state
To lengthen the term of office for Senators
To change the way Senators are chosen
To equalize the power of Senators
5. How long is the elected term for the U.S. president?
Four years
Two years
Six years
Eight years
6. ______ established the power of judicial review.
Barron v. Balitmore
Marbury v. Madison
McCuolloch v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
7. Powers shared by the federal and state governments are
known as concurrent powers.
, becoming obsolete.
often abused by state governments.
enumerated explicitly in Article VI.
nonexistent in a federal system.
8. Which statement is expressed by the 8th amendment?
Basic right of defendant in judicial proceeding, due process, equal
protection of the laws.
Freedom of unreasonable search & seizure, required probable cause.
Right to be told charges, speedy trial, public trial with impartial jury,
confront witnesses, counsel.
Freedom of excess bail, cruel and unusual punishment.
9. Which decision reinforced the U.S. government's authority to establish a
federal institution without state interference?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Texas v. Johnson (1989)
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
10. The 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution made the U.S. government
more democratic by:
Requiring U.S. Senators to be selected by popular election rather
than by state legislature
Requiring state governors to be selected by popular election rather
by state electoral colleges
, Mandating regular state censuses to determined appropriate
representation in the state House of Representatives
Mandating regular national census to reevaluate state representation
in the House of Representatives
11. If a president nominates a new Supreme Court justice, what process must the
U.S. Senate follow to fulfill its constitutional duty?
The Senate must hold hearings and then vote to confirm or reject
the nominee.
The Senate can only confirm the nominee if the House of
Representatives agrees.
The Senate can approve the nominee without any hearings.
The Senate must draft a new bill to appoint the nominee.
12. Which Supreme Court case ruled that black Americans could not be
citizens?
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
D.C. v. Heller
Plessy v. Ferguson
13. If a 24-year-old individual wishes to run for the U.S. House of
Representatives, what constitutional barrier would they face?
They would be eligible if they have a college degree.
They would be ineligible due to not meeting the minimum age
requirement.
They would be eligible if they have prior political experience.
& Verified Answers | Graded A+
1. Describe the significance of the Declaration of Independence in the context
of American history.
The Declaration of Independence marked the formal assertion of
the colonies' right to self-governance and freedom from British
oppression.
The Declaration of Independence was a treaty between the colonies
and Britain.
The Declaration of Independence established the framework for the
U.S. Constitution.
The Declaration of Independence was a document that outlined the
rights of citizens.
2. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson wrote about natural rights
granted by
Government
The people themselves
King
God
Courts
3. What is a social contract?
an agreement between the state and national government to divide
powers
a contract between neighbors agreeing to a peaceful coexistence
, an implicit agreement among the members of a society to
cooperate for social benefits
a contract between the people and the government to establish
traditional laws as the law of the land
4. Which statement best describes the purpose of the 17th Amendment?
To increase the number of Senators for each state
To lengthen the term of office for Senators
To change the way Senators are chosen
To equalize the power of Senators
5. How long is the elected term for the U.S. president?
Four years
Two years
Six years
Eight years
6. ______ established the power of judicial review.
Barron v. Balitmore
Marbury v. Madison
McCuolloch v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
7. Powers shared by the federal and state governments are
known as concurrent powers.
, becoming obsolete.
often abused by state governments.
enumerated explicitly in Article VI.
nonexistent in a federal system.
8. Which statement is expressed by the 8th amendment?
Basic right of defendant in judicial proceeding, due process, equal
protection of the laws.
Freedom of unreasonable search & seizure, required probable cause.
Right to be told charges, speedy trial, public trial with impartial jury,
confront witnesses, counsel.
Freedom of excess bail, cruel and unusual punishment.
9. Which decision reinforced the U.S. government's authority to establish a
federal institution without state interference?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Texas v. Johnson (1989)
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
10. The 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution made the U.S. government
more democratic by:
Requiring U.S. Senators to be selected by popular election rather
than by state legislature
Requiring state governors to be selected by popular election rather
by state electoral colleges
, Mandating regular state censuses to determined appropriate
representation in the state House of Representatives
Mandating regular national census to reevaluate state representation
in the House of Representatives
11. If a president nominates a new Supreme Court justice, what process must the
U.S. Senate follow to fulfill its constitutional duty?
The Senate must hold hearings and then vote to confirm or reject
the nominee.
The Senate can only confirm the nominee if the House of
Representatives agrees.
The Senate can approve the nominee without any hearings.
The Senate must draft a new bill to appoint the nominee.
12. Which Supreme Court case ruled that black Americans could not be
citizens?
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
D.C. v. Heller
Plessy v. Ferguson
13. If a 24-year-old individual wishes to run for the U.S. House of
Representatives, what constitutional barrier would they face?
They would be eligible if they have a college degree.
They would be ineligible due to not meeting the minimum age
requirement.
They would be eligible if they have prior political experience.
