Florida Civic Literacy Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

What does the Constitution do? (Select all that apply)

Sets up the government (correct)

Defines the government (correct)

Protects basic rights of Americans (correct)

None of the above

What are the first three words of the Constitution that represent the idea of self-government?

We the people

What is an amendment?

A change to the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights Signup and view all the answers

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? (Select all that apply)

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Twenty-seven (27) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic system in the United States?

Capitalist economy Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'rule of law'?

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Name one branch or part of the government.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The President Signup and view all the answers

Who makes federal laws?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

The Senate and House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100 Signup and view all the answers

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

Six (6) Signup and view all the answers

Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

Marco Rubio Signup and view all the answers

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

435 Signup and view all the answers

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

Two (2) Signup and view all the answers

Name your U.S. Representative.

Donna Shalala Signup and view all the answers

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

All people of the state Signup and view all the answers

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

We elect a President for how many years?

Four (4) Signup and view all the answers

In what month do we vote for President?

November Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Donald J. Trump Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Mike Pence Signup and view all the answers

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Vice President Signup and view all the answers

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Speaker of the House Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The President Signup and view all the answers

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President Signup and view all the answers

Who vetoes bills?

The President Signup and view all the answers

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Advises the President Signup and view all the answers

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What does the judicial branch do?

Reviews laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Nine (9) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Roberts Signup and view all the answers

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

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Who is the Governor of your state now?

Ron DeSantis Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of your state?

Tallahassee Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic Party Signup and view all the answers

What is the political party of the President now?

Republican Party Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Nancy Pelosi Signup and view all the answers

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Serve on a jury Signup and view all the answers

Name one right only for United States citizens.

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

18 and older Signup and view all the answers

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

April 15 Signup and view all the answers

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason colonists came to America?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Why did the colonists fight the British?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776 Signup and view all the answers

There were 13 original states. Name three.

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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution was written. Signup and view all the answers

When was the Constitution written?

1787 Signup and view all the answers

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

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Who is the 'Father of Our Country'?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first President?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana Signup and view all the answers

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

The Civil War Signup and view all the answers

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

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Who was President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson Signup and view all the answers

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Communism Signup and view all the answers

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

Civil Rights Movement Signup and view all the answers

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

Fought for civil rights Signup and view all the answers

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States Signup and view all the answers

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean Signup and view all the answers

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean Signup and view all the answers

Name one U.S. territory.

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Name one state that borders Canada.

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Name one state that borders Mexico.

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What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner Signup and view all the answers

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4 Signup and view all the answers

Name two national U.S. holidays.

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitution and Government

The Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land.
It establishes the government structure, defines its powers, and protects the basic rights of Americans.
The first three words of the Constitution, "We the people," emphasizes the concept of self-government.
An amendment signifies a change or addition to the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments of the Constitution.

Rights and Freedoms

The First Amendment guarantees freedoms including speech, religion, assembly, press, and petitioning the government.
Freedom of religion allows individuals to practice any faith or none at all.
Key rights from the Declaration of Independence include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Government Structure

The U.S. government comprises three branches: legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (courts).
A system of checks and balances prevents any branch from becoming too powerful.
The President leads the executive branch, while Congress, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives, creates federal laws.
There are 100 U.S. Senators and 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.

Elections and Political representation

U.S. Senators are elected for six-year terms, while Representatives serve two-year terms.
Citizens must be at least 18 years old to vote for President, who is elected every four years in November.
The 27th amendment establishes that men must register for Selective Service at age 18.

Historical Context

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, mainly authored by Thomas Jefferson.
Important conflicts in U.S. history include the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
Abraham Lincoln is notable for the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in the Confederacy.

Citizen Responsibilities

Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections and run for federal office.
Citizens have responsibilities such as serving on juries and obeying the laws of the land.

Civic Engagement

Americans can contribute to democracy by voting, joining political or civic groups, and participating in campaigns.
The last day for submitting federal income tax forms is April 15.

Major Events and Symbols

Significant national events include the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
The United States' flag has 13 stripes representing the original colonies and 50 stars symbolizing each state.

Geography and Landmarks

Major U.S. rivers include the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, while the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans border the West and East coasts, respectively.
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C., and the Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor.

Political Parties and Leadership

The two main political parties in the U.S. are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party; the current President, Donald J. Trump, is from the Republican Party.
Nancy Pelosi serves as the current Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Native American History

Prior to European arrival, the land was inhabited by American Indians or Native Americans, with tribes such as the Cherokee and Navajo.

American Values

Loyalty is shown to the United States and its flag in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A promise made by new citizens includes giving up loyalty to other countries and defending the Constitution.

Federal and State Powers

Federal powers include printing money and declaring war, whereas state powers consist of providing education and safety through services like police and fire departments.

Holidays and Celebrations

Independence Day is celebrated on July 4, and national holidays include Thanksgiving and Memorial Day. The national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Test your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution with these flashcards designed to cover essential principles of civic literacy in Florida. Each card includes key questions and answers that focus on the supreme law of the land and the governing authority it establishes.