FREE FAU Civic Literacy Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 2

What is an amendment?

Accepted Answer

A change to the Constitution or an addition to the Constitution

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A preamble to the Constitution

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A veto power given to the President

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A judicial review process by the Supreme Court

Question 3

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights

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The Preamble

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Federalist Papers

Question 4

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

10

Answer

21

Answer

33

Question 5

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Accepted Answer

The Speaker of the House

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The Secretary of State

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The President pro tempore of the Senate

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The Attorney General

Question 6

What is freedom of religion?

Accepted Answer

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

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You must practice a religion decided by the government

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You can practice any religion, but only in private

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You can practice any religion but must adhere to state-approved practices

Question 7

What is the primary role of the President's Cabinet in the United States government?

Accepted Answer

Advise the President

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Enforce laws

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Create laws

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Interpret laws

Question 8

What mechanism prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

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Public oversight

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Judicial review

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Executive orders

Question 9

Who is the head of the executive branch in the United States?

Accepted Answer

President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

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Majority Leader

Question 10

What are the two chambers of the U.S. Congress?

Accepted Answer

Senate and House of Representatives

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Senate and Cabinet

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House of Lords and House of Commons

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House of Delegates and House of Commons