Florida Civics Literacy Exam 2024 Latest Update
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Article I of the Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER: Section of the Constitution laying out
powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch
Article II of the Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER: Section of the Constitution laying
out powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch
Article III of the Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER: Section of the Constitution laying
out powers and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch
Article V of the Constitution - CORRECT ANSWER: Outlines the process for amending
or changing the Constitution
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER: 1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788
(weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
Baker v. Carr (1962) - CORRECT ANSWER: "One man, one vote." Ordered state
legislative districts to be as near equal as possible in population
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? - CORRECT
ANSWER: World War II
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - CORRECT ANSWER: The Supreme Court
overruled Plessy v. Ferguson, declared that racially segregated facilities are inherently
unequal and ordered all public schools desegregated.
Brutus No. 1 - CORRECT ANSWER: This work by a prominent Anti-Federalist argued
that that the new federal government would be too powerful. In particular, he pointed to
,the necessary-and-proper clause and the supremacy clause. In addition, he objected to
Congress's power to tax and raise a standing army and to the vast size of the proposed
republic. He felt this powerful new government would supplant the states.
Bush v. Gore (2000) - CORRECT ANSWER: The court ruled that manual recounts of
presidential ballots in the Nov. 2000 election could not proceed because inconsistent
evaluation standards in different counties violated the equal protection clause. In effect,
the ruling meant Bush would win the election.
Citizens United v. FEC (2010) - CORRECT ANSWER: A 2010 decision by the United
States Supreme Court holding that independent expenditures are free speech protected
by the 1st Amendment and so cannot be limited by federal law. Leads to creation of
SuperPACs & massive rise in amount of third party electioneering
Common Sense by Thomas Paine - CORRECT ANSWER: powerful pamphlet telling the
colonists to break free. British were trying to destroy colonies' natural rights.
Government is there to protect life liberty and property. Power came from people, not
kings. Colonies don't benefit from British Empire.
DC v. Heller (2008) - CORRECT ANSWER: upheld individual's right to bear arms (2nd
amendment)
Declaration of Independence - CORRECT ANSWER: the document recording the
proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the
independence of the colonies from Great Britain
Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) - CORRECT ANSWER: Court ruled that Scott was the
property of Sanford and, as a slave, was prohibited from suing in court. Chief Justice
Taney gives his opinion that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional. Decision
adds to sectionalism between North and South that will lead to the Civil War.
Due Process - CORRECT ANSWER: fair treatment through the normal judicial system,
especially as a citizen's entitlement.
, During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Communism
Engle v. Vitale (1962) - CORRECT ANSWER: Prayer in public schools prohibited by
First Amendment (which was made applicable to the states under the 14th A.)
English Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER: King William and Queen Mary accepted
this document in 1689. It guaranteed certain rights to English citizens and declared that
elections for Parliament would happen frequently. By accepting this document, they
supported a limited monarchy, a system in which they shared their power with
Parliament and the people. Their ideas influenced the founders of the United States.
Federalism - CORRECT ANSWER: A system in which power is divided between the
national and state governments
Federalist Papers - CORRECT ANSWER: A collection of 85 articles written by
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend
the Constitution in detail.
Full Faith and Credit Clause (Article IV) - CORRECT ANSWER: A state must recognize
the validity of the public acts, records, and court decisions of other states
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - CORRECT ANSWER: Extends to the defendant the right
of counsel in all state and federal criminal trials regardless of their ability to pay.
Hazlewood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) - CORRECT ANSWER: School newspapers do not
qualify as public forums, so censorship by the school administration does not violate
students' right to free speech.
How many amendments does the Constitution have? - CORRECT ANSWER: twenty-
seven
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? - CORRECT ANSWER: 9
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