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Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE)
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Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian - ANS A. Roman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians 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 develop?
A. by limiting government authority B. by choosing government leaders C. by improving
government services
D. by reducing government expenditures - ANS A. by limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
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4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following
principles?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings - ANS D. divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece?
A. the referendum
B. the presidential election
C. the primary election
D. the nominating convention - ANS A. the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
A. resolving disagreements between competing parties
B. confirming resistance to civil disobedience
C. declaring the independence of a state
D. outlining the structure and powers of a government - ANS D. outlining the structure and
powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and
balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
A. establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE)
Sample Items/Example Test Questions And
Answers 100% Pass
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian - ANS A. Roman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians 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 develop?
A. by limiting government authority B. by choosing government leaders C. by improving
government services
D. by reducing government expenditures - ANS A. by limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
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4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following
principles?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings - ANS D. divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece?
A. the referendum
B. the presidential election
C. the primary election
D. the nominating convention - ANS A. the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
A. resolving disagreements between competing parties
B. confirming resistance to civil disobedience
C. declaring the independence of a state
D. outlining the structure and powers of a government - ANS D. outlining the structure and
powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and
balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
A. establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
