FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following represents the principle of consent of the
governed? – ANSWER- Individuals elect members of the House
of Representatives.
What is an example of a power reserved to the states? –
ANSWER- creating school systems
Which statement from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in
the U.S. Constitution’s Eighth Amendment? – ANSWER- “That
excessive bail ought not to be required . . . nor cruel and unusual
punishments inflicted;”
According to the authors of the Declaration of Independence,
who is responsible for protecting natural rights? – ANSWER\u0002the government<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who signs proposed bills into federal laws? – ANSWER- the
President of the United States
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently
have? – ANSWER- 27
What is an example of a democratic process? – ANSWER- The
people elect a Governor.
Which phrase from the English Bill of Rights (1689) is reflected
in the U.S. Constitution’s Third Amendment? – ANSWER-
“That . . . keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time
of peace . . . is against law”
Which scenario represents a violation of the Equal Protection
Clause? – ANSWER- A state law establishes a higher minimum
wage for men than for women.
Which action is an example of petitioning the government? –
ANSWER- lobbying officials
What are the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of
Independence called? – ANSWER- the Preamble<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which part of government was created to reflect the colonists’
position that governments derive their powers from the consent
of the governed? – ANSWER- the legislature
Which United States Supreme Court decision focused on how
states count popular votes for president and vice president? –
ANSWER- Bush v. Gore (2000)
Which two steps are required in order for someone to become
Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? – ANSWER\u0002nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate
Which structure found in the U.S. Constitution was included as a
response to a concern expressed in the Declaration of
Independence? – ANSWER- separation of powers
Which United States Supreme Court decision was based on the
Equal Protection Clause? – ANSWER- Plessy v. Ferguson
(1896)
Who has the power to veto bills? – ANSWER- the President
Why does Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution require
that tax bills be introduced in the House of Representatives? –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ANSWER- because the original English colonists were taxed
without their consent
Which is a shared power in the federal system? – ANSWER\u0002collecting taxes
Which part of the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of
religion? – ANSWER- the Bill of Rights
The U.S. Constitution requires that the President be elected by
whom? – ANSWER- the Electoral College
Which United States Supreme Court case established the power
of judicial review? – ANSWER- Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Which of the following pairs of United States Supreme Court
cases resulted in limiting the power for local governments? –
ANSWER- Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and District of
Columbia v. Heller (2008)
In what 1620 document do the writers form a “civil body
politic”? – ANSWER- the Mayflower Compact<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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