FCLE Constitution 2

Question 1

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

Article I

Answer

Article I of the Constitution establishes Congress as the legislative branch, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

The U.S. Constitution has 27 amendments, with the first ten comprising the Bill of Rights ratified in 1791.

Question 3

What constitutional requirement must be met before a bill becomes law without the President's signature?

Accepted Answer

A two-thirds majority in both chambers

Answer

Congress can override a presidential veto and enact a bill into law by a two-thirds supermajority vote in both the Senate and the House.

Question 4

The Supremacy Clause in Article VI establishes that the Constitution is:

Accepted Answer

The supreme law of the land

Answer

The Supremacy Clause declares the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties to be the supreme law of the land, overriding conflicting state laws.

Question 5

Which constitutional amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

Answer

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test