Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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Defines the government, Protects basic rights of Americans, Sets up the structure of government

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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they? "Four score and seven years ago...", We the people..., Our greatest glory..., I pledge allegiance...

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We the people...

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What is an amendment?

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A change or addition to the Constitution

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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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Which ancient civilization established a republican form of government? Options: Roman, Egyptian, Greek, Persian

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Roman

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How do the political reforms of ancient Athenians in the 6th century B.C.E. illustrate how societies develop?

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by limiting government authority

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Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Protection from unfair search and seizure
• the right to a jury trial
• the right to choose your own religion
• Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

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the right to choose your own religion

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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Declared independence from Great Britain