FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian
Ans>> A. Roman
2. 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
3. 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
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
,4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
B. maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other govern-
ments
C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
D. assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes in
Ans>> C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
7. Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
A. electing governors
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