FCLE Constitution 4

Question 1

What is the term length for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?

Accepted Answer

Life tenure

Answer

Article III states that federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, shall hold their offices during 'good behavior,' which in practice means lifetime appointment.

Question 2

The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to:

Accepted Answer

Keep and bear arms

Answer

The Second Amendment states that a well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.

Question 3

Which constitutional amendment lowered the national voting age to 18?

Accepted Answer

Twenty-Sixth Amendment

Answer

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, largely in response to the Vietnam War draft of 18-year-olds.

Question 4

What does the 'full faith and credit' clause require of states?

Accepted Answer

States must recognize public acts and judicial proceedings of other states

Answer

Article IV's Full Faith and Credit Clause requires each state to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

Question 5

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

Accepted Answer

Congress (Legislative Branch)

Answer

Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to declare war, though the President serves as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE - Florida Civic Literacy Exam Practice Test

FCLE Constitution 4