FCLE Constitution 3

Question 1

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

Nineteenth Amendment

Answer

The Nineteenth Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote and prohibited denial of suffrage based on sex.

Question 2

What does the Tenth Amendment reserve to the states or the people?

Accepted Answer

Powers not delegated to the federal government

Answer

The Tenth Amendment states that powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved to the states or the people.

Question 3

How is a constitutional amendment ratified after being proposed by Congress?

Accepted Answer

Three-fourths of state legislatures must ratify it

Answer

After Congress proposes an amendment by a two-thirds vote, it must be ratified by three-fourths (38 of 50) of the state legislatures or state conventions.

Question 4

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from:

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable searches and seizures

Answer

The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be supported by probable cause.

Question 5

Which body has the sole power to try impeachments according to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Senate

Answer

Article I grants the Senate sole power to try all impeachments; the House has the sole power to impeach (formally charge) an official.

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE Constitution 3