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FL CIVIC LITERACY EXAM STUDYWhat are the two houses of Congress? - ANSSenate and House of Representatives
How many years is the term for a senator? - ANS6 years
How many years is the term of a member of the House of Representatives? - ANS2 years
The Constitutional Convention decided that the chief executive would be chosen by? -
ANSThe electoral college
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances? - ANSThe purpose of checks and balances is
to makes sure that no one branch becomes too powerful.
What Supreme Court case established judicial review? - ANSMarbury V. Madison 1803
Who makes federal laws? - ANSCongress
Who signs or vetoes bills to become laws? - ANSpresident
What is an amendment? - ANSA change or addition to the terms of a contract or document
What is the first ten amendments called? - ANSBill of Rights
How does one become a citizen of the U.S. after the 14th amendment? - ANSIf you are born
in the US you are already a citizen
What are the rights and responsibilities of a citizen? - ANSResponsibilities: Respect laws,
respect, others beliefs, participate in your community, pay taxes on time. Rights: right to
vote, apply for federal employment, run for elected office, obtain a US passport, and not be
denied re-entry.
What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case? - ANSThey ruled against
Scott
What Court decision established "Separate but Equal", which provided separate public
facilities for both whites and blacks as long as they were "equal"? - ANSPlessy Vs Ferguson
Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of Executive Order 9066, which
ordered Japanese Americans into internment camps during WWII? - ANSKorematsu Vs
United States
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? - ANSpresident
How many years is the term for a President? - ANS4 years but, re-elected another 4 years
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