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What is the primary purpose of the Florida Civic Literacy Examination sample test materials?

  • To predict student performance on the actual test
  • To guide classroom instruction
  • To demonstrate the length of the actual test
  • To orient faculty and students to the types of questions on the test (correct)

    • What percentage of the test is represented by each of the four outcomes assessed?

  • 25% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 40%
  • 20%

    • What was a key characteristic of the ancient Athenian government reforms in the 6th century B.C.E.?

  • Guaranteeing political rights only to landowners
  • Dividing power between two assemblies and guaranteeing certain political rights (correct)
  • Establishing a monarchical system of government
  • Dividing power between three assemblies

    • How do the Athenian government reforms in the 6th century B.C.E. illustrate societal development?

    <p>By limiting government authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government did the ancient Roman civilization establish?

    <p>Republican form of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the country described in the sample test?

    <p>Finite freedoms and rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the same ruling family in the country described in the sample test?

    <p>Over a century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of achieving power in the country described in the sample test?

    <p>Through inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following principles is the basis for the establishment and maintenance of a single established state religion?

    <p>Divine right of kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following modern democratic concepts is most similar to the democratic process of ancient Greece?

    <p>The referendum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a written constitution?

    <p>Outlining the structure and powers of a government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?

    <p>Keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following modern processes would be supported by the ancient Greeks?

    <p>Electing governors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage, and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?

    <p>Civil law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following constitutional principles does the statement 'When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal' contradict?

    <p>Rule of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

    <p>Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which Constitutional grounds could a person contest a search as a violation of their rights if the search was conducted without a warrant?

    <p>Fourth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved in the United States?

    <p>By the Supremacy Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Article of the US Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import duties?

    <p>Article I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suitable petition for a suspect who is being detained in another state and wants to be returned to the state of origin?

    <p>Petition for a writ of habeas corpus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment?

    <p>The ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constitutional provision was inspired by the complaint about the quartering of soldiers in the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>The Third Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the Preamble of the US Constitution?

    <p>Enlightenment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments?

    <p>The Declaration of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher's ideas are most closely aligned with the principles of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason behind the colonists' protest against British tax policies?

    <p>The taxes restricted their political rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which founding document did the Mayflower Compact set a precedent for?

    <p>U.S. Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?

    <p>James Madison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What founding document is based on the principles of government by the people and separation of powers?

    <p>U.S. Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document contains a clause that may have inspired the language of the 13th Amendment?

    <p>Declaration of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>State representation is based on population and state equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most important consequence of the Watergate break-in?

    <p>The resignation of the President of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event was NOT a direct result of the Monroe Doctrine?

    <p>Great Britain's opposition leading to the War of 1812</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method was used to grant eighteen-year-olds the full right to vote?

    <p>Constitutional amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government program would be supported based on the provided presidential nomination speech excerpt?

    <p>New Deal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislative action would likely violate the Supremacy Clause?

    <p>Occupational Safety and Health Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

    <p>Marbury v. Madison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case resulted in a decision that prioritized national security over civil rights?

    <p>Korematsu v. United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a felony breaking and entering case, which Supreme Court ruling established the right to counsel if requested?

    <p>Gideon v. Wainwright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act provided protections related to office and factory environments that a state legislature wants to eliminate?

    <p>Occupational Safety and Health Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Civic Literacy Examination

    • The Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE) sample test is designed to familiarize faculty and students with the types of questions on the actual test.
    • The sample test represents the four outcomes assessed on the actual test, with each outcome represented in approximately 25% of the sample questions.

    Ancient Civilizations

    • The Roman civilization established a republican form of government.
    • The ancient Athenians divided the powers of their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male citizens, illustrating how societies develop.

    Government Principles

    • The principle of divine right of kings is characterized by power achieved through inheritance, a single ruling family, finite freedoms and rights, and a hierarchical social status.
    • The principle of popular sovereignty is the basis of a republican form of government, where power is held by the people.
    • The system of checks and balances is designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

    Constitution and Government

    • A written constitution outlines the structure and powers of a government.
    • The U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import duties to the legislative branch.
    • The Constitution establishes the system of checks and balances, separation of powers, and the power of impeachment.
    • Civil law represents the body of laws that govern relations between individuals and organizations.
    • Search warrants are required for searches that are not in plain view or with reasonable suspicion.
    • The right of freedom of assembly is permitted to citizens, but riots and other unsafe gatherings are not protected.

    Constitutional Rights

    • The First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of speech, assembly, and petition.
    • The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
    • The Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to due process and protection against self-incrimination.

    Historical Documents

    • The Declaration of Independence was influenced by the Enlightenment philosophical movement.
    • The Declaration of Sentiments, adopted at the Seneca Falls Convention, was influenced by the Declaration of Independence.
    • The Mayflower Compact set a precedent for the U.S. Constitution and the principle of government by the people.

    Founding Documents

    • The U.S. Constitution was written by James Madison, among others.
    • The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, guarantees individual rights and freedoms.
    • The Declaration of Independence declares the colonies' independence from Great Britain and sets forth the principles of liberty and democracy.

    Government and Politics

    • The Watergate break-in led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
    • The Interstate Commerce Act reflects federal efforts to regulate transportation.
    • The Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case enabled segregation in public facilities.

    Supreme Court Cases

    • Marbury v. Madison established the precedent of judicial review.
    • Gideon v. Wainwright overturned the trial court's decision, due to lack of counsel.
    • Korematsu v. United States undermined civil rights and liberties in prioritization of national security.

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    Prepare for the Florida Civic Literacy Examination with sample questions and answers provided by the State of Florida Department of State. The sample test materials cover all four outcomes assessed in the actual test.

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