FCLE Civic Literacy 3

Question 1

Under the U.S. Constitution, how long is a U.S. Senator's term in office?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

U.S. Senators serve six-year terms, with approximately one-third of Senate seats up for election every two years.

Question 2

What principle prevents the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures?

Accepted Answer

Due process

Answer

Due process, guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, requires fair legal procedures before the government can deprive someone of life, liberty, or property.

Question 3

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Answer

Marbury v. Madison (1803) established judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.

Question 4

What is the minimum age requirement to serve as President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

35 years old

Answer

Article II of the Constitution requires the President to be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a 14-year U.S. resident.

Question 5

What is the term for a formal accusation against a president or other federal official by the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

Impeachment

Answer

Impeachment is the process by which the House of Representatives formally charges a president or federal official with misconduct; the Senate then holds a trial.

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE Civic Literacy 3