Florida Civic Literacy Test (FAU) Study Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards summarizing fundamental U.S. government principles, constitutional amendments, civic responsibilities, historic milestones, and landmark Supreme Court cases for the FAU Florida Civic Literacy Test.

What is the supreme law of the land?

Constitution

What does the Constitution do?

sets up the government,

defines the government,

protects basic rights of Americans

The idea of self government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words?

we the people

What is an amendment?

A change to the Constitution or an addition to the constitution

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

the bill of rights

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

speech,

religion,

assembly,

press or petititon

How many amendments does the constitution have?

27

What did the declaration of independence do?

announced our independence,

declared our independence,

said that the Unites States is free

What are two rights in the declaration of independence?

life,

liberty,

pursuit of happiness

What is freedom of religion?

you can practice any religion,

or not practice a religion

What is the economic system in the United States?

cabalist and market economy

What is the “rule of law”?

“Everyone must follow the law,

Leaders must obey the law,

Government must obey the law,

No one is above the law.”

Name a branch or part of the government?

Congress — legislative,

President — executive,

The Supreme Court — judicial

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

checks and balances,

and separation of powers

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

President

Who makes federal laws?

Congress,

Senate and House (of Representatives),

(U.S. or national) legislature

How many U.S. Senators are there?

100

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

Senate,

and House of Representatives

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

6

Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Rick Scott

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

435

Name your U.S. Representative.

John Rutherford

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

all people of the state

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

states population

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

2

We elect a President for how many years?

4

In what month do we vote for President?

Novemember

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Donald J. Trump

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Vice President

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

JD Vance

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

the speaker of the house

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

president

Who signs bills to become laws?

president

Who vetoes bills?

president

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

advises the President

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

Secretary of defense,

Secretary of education

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws,

explain laws,

resolves disputes (disagreements),

decides if a law goes against the Constitution

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states, what is one power of the states?

providing schooling,

and education

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

9

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

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