Free FCLE Civic Literacy Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?

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Roman

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Egyptian

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Greek

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Persian

Question 2

During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?

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By limiting government authority

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By choosing government leaders

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By improving government services

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By reducing government expenditures

Question 3

Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?

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The referendum

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The presidential election

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The primary election

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The nominating convention

Question 4

Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?

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Electing governors

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Hiring press secretaries

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Nominating an ambassador

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Appointing a majority leader

Question 5

Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage, and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?

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Civil law

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Criminal law

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Military law

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Juvenile law

Question 6

Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?

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Republic

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Communism

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Dictatorship

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Monarchy

Question 7

The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

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Providing for the common defense

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Ensuring domestic tranquillity

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Promoting the general welfare

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Establishing a system of justice

Question 8

Use the passage below, from a historical document, to answer the question that follows:

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage?

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Enlightenment

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Transcendentalism

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Reformation

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Progressivism

Question 9

Use the passage below, which was included in the Declaration of Sentiments adopted at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, to answer the question that follows:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Which of the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments?

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Declaration of Independence

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Northwest Ordinance

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Articles of Confederation

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U.S. Constitution

Question 10

Which political philosopher’s ideas are best represented in the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke

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Thomas Hobbes

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Ethan Allen

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James Madison