FCLE Civic Literacy 2

Question 1

Which branch of the U.S. federal government is responsible for interpreting laws and the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Judicial

Answer

The Judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets laws and determines their constitutionality.

Question 2

What is the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, as stated in Article VI (the Supremacy Clause).

Question 3

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times, with the most recent amendment ratified in 1992.

Question 4

Which of the following is a power reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Regulating intrastate commerce

Answer

The Tenth Amendment reserves to the states powers not delegated to the federal government, such as regulating commerce within a state.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The First Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms: speech, religion, press, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government.

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test