FCLE Civic Literacy Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which branch of the U.S. federal government has the power to declare war?

Accepted Answer

The legislative branch (Congress)

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The executive branch (the president)

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The judicial branch (the Supreme Court)

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The Department of Defense

Question 2

What is the significance of the Federalist Papers?

Accepted Answer

They argued for ratification of the U.S. Constitution and explained its principles

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They established the first federal tax system

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They listed the grievances against King George III

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They amended the Articles of Confederation

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the role of a citizen in a representative democracy?

Accepted Answer

Citizens elect representatives who make laws on their behalf

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Citizens have no role beyond obeying laws

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Citizens directly vote on every piece of legislation

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Citizens appoint judges to interpret the law

Question 4

What does the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protect?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

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The right to bear arms

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The right to a speedy trial

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 5

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

Accepted Answer

To replace the weak Articles of Confederation with a stronger national government

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To declare independence from Great Britain

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To abolish slavery throughout the new nation

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To establish the Supreme Court system

Question 6

What is the significance of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

It gave women the right to vote

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It granted citizenship to formerly enslaved people

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It established the federal income tax

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It prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol