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Mock FCLE Exam

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Enlightenment thinker most influenced the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Hobbes

b)

Rousseau

c)

Locke

d)

Voltaire

2.

The idea that government derives its power from the consent of the governed is known as:

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Federalism

d)

Rule of Law

3.

Federalism divides power between national and state governments.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The principle that no one—not even the president—is above the law demonstrates:

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Due Process

c)

Equality

d)

Natural Rights

5.

Which constitutional principle gives each branch of government power to limit the others?

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Republicanism

d)

Liberty

6.

Which are examples of individual liberties protected by the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Freedom of press

c)

Freedom of religion

d)

Right to bear arms

7.

When Congress overrides a presidential veto, it illustrates:

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Popular Sovereignty

8.

The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments both protect:

a)

Due Process

b)

Equal Protection

c)

Federalism

d)

Supremacy

9.

Which clause declares the Constitution “the supreme law of the land”?

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Commerce Clause

c)

Elastic Clause

d)

Full Faith and Credit Clause

10.

The Necessary and Proper Clause is also known as the:

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

Equal Protection Clause

c)

Commerce Clause

d)

Supremacy Clause

11.

The Constitution’s amendment process is described in Article V.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to:

a)

Strengthen federal power

b)

Protect individual liberties

c)

Expand state authority

d)

Limit Congress

13.

Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states?

a)

9th

b)

10th

c)

14th

d)

1st

14.

The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to:

a)

Create their own currency

b)

Honor other states’ public records and judgments

c)

Collect federal taxes

d)

Hold national elections

15.

Which are founding documents that influenced American government?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Treaty of Paris

16.

The Articles of Confederation failed primarily because Congress could not:

a)

Tax citizens

b)

Make laws

c)

Control states

d)

Declare war

17.

The Declaration of Independence lists grievances against King George III.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” refers to:

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Social Contract

d)

Due Process

19.

The Northwest Ordinance (1787) is important because it:

a)

Banned slavery in new territories

b)

Created a national bank

c)

Expanded the presidency

d)

Limited free speech

20.

(Scenario) A citizen sues a state for violating their freedom of speech. Which amendment protects them?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth

c)

Fifth

d)

Tenth

21.

The Federalist Papers argued in favor of:

a)

Ratifying the Constitution

b)

Returning to the Articles of Confederation

c)

Monarchy

d)

State Supremacy

22.

The Magna Carta introduced the idea of limited government.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

(Scenario) Congress creates a national bank to manage finances. This demonstrates which principle?

a)

A) Implied powers via Elastic Clause

b)

B) Equal Protection

c)

C) Due Process

d)

D) Checks and Balances

24.

Which article establishes the Judicial Branch?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

25.

The Supremacy Clause means state laws are superior to federal laws.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

(Scenario) Congress passes a law that violates the Constitution; the Supreme Court strikes it down. This illustrates:

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Federalism

c)

Republicanism

d)

Popular Sovereignty

27.

The phrase “We the People” illustrates:

a)

A) Popular Sovereignty

b)

B) Federalism

c)

C) Checks and Balances

d)

D) Rule of Law

28.

Which document established self-government for Pilgrims in 1620?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Common Sense

29.

Congress declares war, but the President commands the military. This demonstrates:

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Equal Protection

30.

31. (True/False) The 14th Amendment guarantees Equal Protection under the law.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not Stated in the Constitution

d)

Only for Citizens

31.

A state creates a law that violates a federal treaty. Which law prevails?

a)

Federal law

b)

State law

c)

Local ordinance

d)

Judicial rule

32.

The Supreme Court established judicial review in:

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Brown v. Board

33.

A state tries to tax a federal bank. Which case stopped this?

a)

McCulloch v. Maryland

b)

Gibbons v. Ogden

c)

U.S. v. Lopez

d)

Nixon v. U.S.

34.

Two states disagree over commerce on a shared river. Which clause settles this?

a)

Commerce Clause

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Equal Protection Clause

d)

Due Process Clause

35.

Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) ruled that:

a)

Enslaved people were property not citizens

b)

Slavery was unconstitutional

c)

Congress could ban slavery

d)

Equal Protection applied

36.

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) established which doctrine?

a)

Separate but equal

b)

Equal protection

c)

Implied powers

d)

Federal supremacy

37.

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned which case?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland

c)

Miranda v. Arizona

d)

Tinker v. Des Moines

38.

Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed the right to an attorney.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only for civil cases

d)

Only for federal cases

39.

Miranda v. Arizona (1966) ensures suspects are told their rights under which amendment?

a)

5th

b)

4th

c)

6th

d)

10th

40.

A person's confession is used in court even though they were not told their rights. Which case protects them?

a)

Miranda v. Arizona

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Roe v. Wade

41.

Which cases expanded the rights of the accused?

a)

Gideon v. Wainwright

b)

Miranda v. Arizona

c)

Mapp v. Ohio

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

42.

In Brown v. Board of Education, the Court ruled that separate schools are inherently unequal.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Texas v. Johnson (1989) protected what type of expression?

a)

Religious

b)

Symbolic speech

c)

Commercial

d)

Hate speech

44.

The Supreme Court limited Congress’s commerce power in which case?

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden

b)

U.S. v. Lopez

c)

McCulloch v. Maryland

d)

Nixon v. U.S.

45.

Roe v. Wade was based on the constitutional right to privacy.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

U.S. v. Nixon (1974) limited what presidential claim?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Executive Privilege

c)

Pardon Power

d)

Veto

47.

(Scenario) Congress passes a law requiring religious instruction in public schools. Which case would invalidate it?

a)

A) Engel v. Vitale

b)

B) Tinker v. Des Moines

c)

C) Roe v. Wade

d)

D) Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

48.

Which cases involve First Amendment freedoms?

a)

Engel v. Vitale

b)

Tinker v. Des Moines

c)

Texas v. Johnson

d)

McCulloch v. Maryland

49.

McCulloch v. Maryland confirmed Congress’s implied powers.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Bush v. Gore (2000) dealt primarily with which issue?

a)

Gun rights

b)

Election recount and Equal Protection

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Due process

51.

The District of Columbia v. Heller decision affirmed what right?

a)

Collective militia

b)

Individual right to bear arms

c)

State power

d)

Judicial review

52.

In Citizens United v. FEC, the Court ruled that political spending is protected speech.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

A state draws districts based on race. Which case applies?

a)

Shaw v. Reno

b)

Plessy v. Ferguson

c)

Brown v. Board

d)

Gideon v. Wainwright

54.

Marbury v. Madison established judicial review.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

A state law requires citizens to register their religion. Which principle is violated?

a)

Equal Protection

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Due Process

d)

Checks and Balances

56.

The President issues an executive order to desegregate the military. Which power is used?

a)

Commander in Chief authority

b)

Judicial power

c)

Legislative power

d)

State power

57.

The War Powers Resolution (1973) limits the President’s ability to deploy troops without Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Which laws promoted civil rights and equality?

a)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

b)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

c)

14th Amendment

d)

Alien and Sedition Acts

59.

The USA PATRIOT Act expanded federal surveillance powers after 9/11.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

(Scenario) Congress passes a law limiting online speech critical of the government. Which amendment protects citizens?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth

c)

Fifth

d)

Tenth

61.

A police officer searches a car without cause. Which amendment is violated?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

5th

c)

6th

d)

8th

62.

The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

A state creates a poll tax to vote. Which amendment bans this?

a)

24th Amendment

b)

15th

c)

10th

d)

26th

64.

Which amendments expanded voting rights?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

26th

d)

12th

65.

The Constitution divides government powers into three branches.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

67. (Scenario) The President vetoes a bill and Congress overrides it. Which principle is demonstrated?

a)

A) Checks and Balances

b)

B) Federalism

c)

C) Popular Sovereignty

d)

D) Judicial Review

67.

A governor declares a law void because they disagree with it. What principle does this violate?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Equal Protection

c)

Federalism

d)

Natural Rights

68.

Rule of Law means even government officials must obey the law.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Citizens protest unfair laws peacefully. Which principle is exercised?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Due Process

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Federalism

70.

A state law targets a specific group for different tax rates. Which clause is violated?

a)

Equal Protection Clause

b)

Commerce Clause

c)

Establishment Clause

d)

Due Process Clause

71.

The Elastic Clause gives Congress flexibility to carry out its powers.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Citizens vote to remove a corrupt mayor. This illustrates:

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Judicial Review

73.

A court case ensures students can wear political symbols in school. Which case set that precedent?

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

c)

Texas v. Johnson

d)

Roe v. Wade

74.

Which principles are foundational to the Constitution?

a)

A) Federalism

b)

B) Checks and Balances

c)

C) Separation of Powers

d)

D) Divine Right

75.

Equal Protection means laws apply equally to all people.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

A citizen is jailed without a trial. Which principle is violated?

a)

Due Process

b)

Federalism

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Checks and Balances

77.

A Supreme Court justice is impeached for corruption. Which principle is illustrated?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Federalism

78.

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

A citizen argues that the government cannot take their property without fair payment. Which clause supports them?

a)

Takings Clause of the 5th Amendment

b)

Commerce Clause

c)

Equal Protection

d)

Supremacy Clause

80.

What is the right that the people have the right to alter or abolish their government because the people have the supreme power (sovereignty) over the government?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Constitutional Initiative

d)

Antifederalists