FCLE Civic Literacy Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

Question 2

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Accepted Answer

13th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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16th Amendment

Question 3

What does the principle of federalism refer to?

Accepted Answer

The sharing of power between national and state governments

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The power of the federal courts to review laws

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The requirement that all laws be approved by Congress

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The president's authority over foreign policy

Question 4

What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the federal government?

Accepted Answer

To interpret laws and determine their constitutionality

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To write and pass legislation

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To enforce laws and manage the military

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To negotiate treaties with foreign nations

Question 5

Which document begins with 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal'?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The U.S. Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

Question 6

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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To ensure that the federal government controls all state powers

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To guarantee equal pay for all government employees

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To allow the president to veto all legislation