FLVS Practice Test 1

The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Which action completes the diagram?

• British eliminate all taxes on colonists

• Colonists vote to elect new member of Parliament

• British ignore colonist grievances

• Colonist send troops to Britain in protest

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The government did not have a separate judicial branch.

• The states could not print their own currency.

• The president was able to spend taxes freely.

• The government had too much power over trade.

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Senate and president

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and president

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

Which service is performed by local government?

• Delivering mail

• Granting teacher certificates

• Minting quarters

• Providing fire protection

The diagram below outlines the appeals path through a state court system. Which court completes the diagram?

• Court of Veterans Appeals

• Florida Supreme Court

• U.S. court of appeals

• State-level court of claims

What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Communism

The chart lists some powers of the executive branch. Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch?

• Appoints federal judges

• Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional

• Ratifies treaties

• Impeaches and removes judges

Why is a formal amendment process important?

• To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated

• To keep some states from being too powerful

• To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change

• To give the president a role in changing the government

The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in

• a government more likely to hide its actions from the people

• a government more responsive to the needs of the people

• the establishment of English as the official language of the United States

• the establishment of government-run news organizations

What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?

• Acts of sabotage against British merchants

• Declaring independence from Britain

• Joining the army instead of the militia

• Supporting the British monarchy