Florida Civic
Literacy Exam Part
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Denning [Date] [Course title]
,The Founding Fathers divided the power to make, enforce, and interpret laws between the legislative,
executive, and judicial branches of government. What might have happened if they had given these
powers only to the executive branch?
A. The balance of power among the different branches would make government more efficient.
B. The president could have grown too powerful, leading to tyranny.
C. Congress would have had more occasions to override presidential vetoes.
D. Supreme Court justices would have had to strike down more laws as unconstitutional. - Answer: B.
The president could have grown too powerful, leading to tyranny.
How did the English Bill of Rights influence delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
A. It was submitted as a model for the new constitution.
B. It spelled out the proper role for the legislative branch as the representative of the people.
C. It had established several rights that the delegates wished to guarantee in the new constitution.
D. It was the first document to limit the power of the monarch - Answer: A. It was submitted as a model
for the new constitution.
Use the quotation below to answer the question.
"Everything that is right or natural pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of
nature cries, 'TIS TIME TO PART. Even the distance at which the Almighty hath placed England and
America, is a strong and natural proof, that the authority of the one, over the other, was
never the design of Heaven." —Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
What is Thomas Paine trying to win support for?
A. the separation of natural rights from legal rights
B. the separation of powers between state and federal governments
C. the separation of powers between the three branches of government
,D. the separation of the colonies from Great Britain - Answer: D. the separation of the colonies from
Great Britain
Why were colonists outraged by taxes imposed by the British government?
A. because they were denied trials by a jury of their peers
B. because they had no representation in Parliament
C. because they made British paper products less expensive
D. because they had to house British soldiers - Answer: B. because they had no representation in
Parliament
Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights in the Constitution?
A. to list their rights
B. to protect their rights
C. to prevent ratification of the Constitution
D. to argue with Federalists - Answer: B. to protect their rights
Use the information below to answer the question.
"Army General Sentenced to Three Years for Killing Civilians"
"Former Senator Convicted of Money Laundering"
"Local Sheriff Arrested for Drunk Driving"
Which constitutional principle is best expressed by these headlines?
A. individual rights
B. majority rule
C. rule of law
, D. minority rights - Answer: C. rule of law
Which of the following best defines the term citizen?
A. an individual who exercises political authority over a group of people
B. an individual who vote in elections
C. a legally recognized member of a country
D. a person who is loyal to and proud of his or her country - Answer: C. a legally recognized member of
a country
Why should citizens know and understand the law?
A. so that they can break it
B. so that they can change it
C. so that they can ignore it
D. so that they can obey it - Answer: D. so that they can obey it
Why is attending school considered a civic duty?
A. Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy.
B. The more education a person has, the more money he or she is likely to earn.
C. School districts depend on having a certain number of students.
D. Today's high-tech society needs educated employees. - Answer: A. Educated citizens are vital to the
success of our democracy.
Which age group has the lowest voter turnout?
A. 18 to 24 years
B. 25 to 44 years
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