FCLE / FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE COURSE NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+

FCLE / FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE COURSE NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+

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FCLE / FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM, PRACTICE

EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE COURSE

NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM 600 QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED

ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+

FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM

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? - ANSWERthe government

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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

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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? - ANSWERnomination 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? -

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ANSWER- because the original English colonists were taxed

without their consent

Which is a shared power in the federal system? - ANSWERcollecting 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