Florida Civic Literacy Exam FCLE 2024 Study Guide
FCLE 2024 Study Guide – Real Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Prepared for Florida College and University Students
Date: June 14, 2025
Introduction
This comprehensive study guide is designed for students preparing for the Florida Civic Literacy
Exam (FCLE) in 2024, a mandatory graduation requirement for Associate in Arts, Associate in
Science, and Baccalaureate degree-seeking students in Florida’s public institutions, per Florida
Statute 1007.25. The FCLE assesses civic literacy across four domains: American Democracy,
U.S. Constitution, Founding Documents, and Landmark Impact on Law and Society. This guide
provides 30 real multiple-choice questions with 100% correct answers and detailed step-by-
step explanations, aligned with 2024 FLDOE standards. Each question includes four answer
choices, the correct answer, and an explanation to ensure mastery. Additional sections offer
preparation tips, curated resources, a practice strategy, and common pitfalls to avoid, equipping
you to achieve the required passing score of 60% (48/80 questions) and excel in your civic
literacy assessment.
1 Real Questions with 100% Correct Answers
1. Which principle ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
A. Federalism
B. Checks and balances
C. Popular sovereignty
D. Judicial review
Correct Answer: B. Checks and balances
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define principle: Checks and balances distribute power among legislative, executive,
and judicial branches to prevent dominance.
2. Analyze options: Federalism (A) splits federal-state power, popular sovereignty (C)
empowers citizens, judicial review (D) evaluates laws.
3. Confirm: Checks and balances enable oversight, e.g., presidential vetoes checked by
Congress.
Study Tip: Review Articles I–III for branch interactions.
2. Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
A. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
B. Marbury v. Madison (1803)
C. Roe v. Wade (1973)
D. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Correct Answer: B. Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define judicial review: The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
2. Identify case: Marbury v. Madison, under Chief Justice Marshall, established this
precedent.
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3. Eliminate alternatives: Brown (A) desegregation, Roe (C) abortion rights, Miranda
(D) suspect rights.
4. Confirm: Marbury solidified judicial authority.
Study Tip: Memorize landmark cases’ impacts.
3. What is the supreme law of the United States?
A. State constitutions
B. U.S. Constitution
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Articles of Confederation
Correct Answer: B. U.S. Constitution
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define supreme law: The U.S. Constitution, per Article VI, is the highest legal author-
ity.
2. Eliminate alternatives: State constitutions (A) are subordinate, Declaration (C) is
philosophical, Articles (D) were replaced.
3. Confirm: The Constitution governs federal powers.
Study Tip: Study Article VI’s supremacy clause.
4. Which document introduced the concept of rule of law?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Magna Carta
C. U.S. Constitution
D. Articles of Confederation
Correct Answer: B. Magna Carta
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define rule of law: No one is above the law, established by the Magna Carta (1215).
2. Analyze options: Declaration (A) asserts independence, Constitution (C) structures
government, Articles (D) were temporary.
3. Confirm: Magna Carta shaped legal accountability.
Study Tip: Link Magna Carta to U.S. legal principles.
5. Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
A. Second Amendment
B. First Amendment
C. Fourth Amendment
D. Fifth Amendment
Correct Answer: B. First Amendment
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Identify amendment: The First Amendment safeguards speech, press, religion, assem-
bly, and petition.
2. Eliminate alternatives: Second (A) arms, Fourth (C) searches, Fifth (D) due process.
3. Confirm: First Amendment is core to civil liberties.
Study Tip: Memorize Bill of Rights amendments.
6. What is the minimum number of U.S. House members per state?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
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FCLE 2024 Study Guide – Real Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Prepared for Florida College and University Students
Date: June 14, 2025
Introduction
This comprehensive study guide is designed for students preparing for the Florida Civic Literacy
Exam (FCLE) in 2024, a mandatory graduation requirement for Associate in Arts, Associate in
Science, and Baccalaureate degree-seeking students in Florida’s public institutions, per Florida
Statute 1007.25. The FCLE assesses civic literacy across four domains: American Democracy,
U.S. Constitution, Founding Documents, and Landmark Impact on Law and Society. This guide
provides 30 real multiple-choice questions with 100% correct answers and detailed step-by-
step explanations, aligned with 2024 FLDOE standards. Each question includes four answer
choices, the correct answer, and an explanation to ensure mastery. Additional sections offer
preparation tips, curated resources, a practice strategy, and common pitfalls to avoid, equipping
you to achieve the required passing score of 60% (48/80 questions) and excel in your civic
literacy assessment.
1 Real Questions with 100% Correct Answers
1. Which principle ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
A. Federalism
B. Checks and balances
C. Popular sovereignty
D. Judicial review
Correct Answer: B. Checks and balances
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define principle: Checks and balances distribute power among legislative, executive,
and judicial branches to prevent dominance.
2. Analyze options: Federalism (A) splits federal-state power, popular sovereignty (C)
empowers citizens, judicial review (D) evaluates laws.
3. Confirm: Checks and balances enable oversight, e.g., presidential vetoes checked by
Congress.
Study Tip: Review Articles I–III for branch interactions.
2. Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
A. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
B. Marbury v. Madison (1803)
C. Roe v. Wade (1973)
D. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Correct Answer: B. Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define judicial review: The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
2. Identify case: Marbury v. Madison, under Chief Justice Marshall, established this
precedent.
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3. Eliminate alternatives: Brown (A) desegregation, Roe (C) abortion rights, Miranda
(D) suspect rights.
4. Confirm: Marbury solidified judicial authority.
Study Tip: Memorize landmark cases’ impacts.
3. What is the supreme law of the United States?
A. State constitutions
B. U.S. Constitution
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Articles of Confederation
Correct Answer: B. U.S. Constitution
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define supreme law: The U.S. Constitution, per Article VI, is the highest legal author-
ity.
2. Eliminate alternatives: State constitutions (A) are subordinate, Declaration (C) is
philosophical, Articles (D) were replaced.
3. Confirm: The Constitution governs federal powers.
Study Tip: Study Article VI’s supremacy clause.
4. Which document introduced the concept of rule of law?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Magna Carta
C. U.S. Constitution
D. Articles of Confederation
Correct Answer: B. Magna Carta
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Define rule of law: No one is above the law, established by the Magna Carta (1215).
2. Analyze options: Declaration (A) asserts independence, Constitution (C) structures
government, Articles (D) were temporary.
3. Confirm: Magna Carta shaped legal accountability.
Study Tip: Link Magna Carta to U.S. legal principles.
5. Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
A. Second Amendment
B. First Amendment
C. Fourth Amendment
D. Fifth Amendment
Correct Answer: B. First Amendment
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Identify amendment: The First Amendment safeguards speech, press, religion, assem-
bly, and petition.
2. Eliminate alternatives: Second (A) arms, Fourth (C) searches, Fifth (D) due process.
3. Confirm: First Amendment is core to civil liberties.
Study Tip: Memorize Bill of Rights amendments.
6. What is the minimum number of U.S. House members per state?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
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