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Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)

Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)

The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) is a computer-based assessment that measures students’ civic literacy knowledge. In 2021, legislation (s.1003.4282(3)(d)) was passed that requires all students enrolled in a U.S. Government course in high school to take the assessment. Students earning a passing score on the assessment fulfill the postsecondary civic literacy assessment required by s.1007.25(5).

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The Four Competencies

The FCLE measures the following four civic literacy competencies and outcomes:

Principles of American Government

Understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.

Competency One

The U.S. Constitution.

Understanding of the United States Constitution and its application.

Competency Two

 Founding Documents

Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-government.

Competency Three

Landmark Cases and Legislative/Executive Actions

Understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases, landmark legislation, and landmark executive actions and their impact on law and society.

Competency Four

Educate and inform the whole mass of the people, enable them to see that it is their interest to preserve peace and order, and they will preserve it. They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.

– Thomas Jefferson, 1787

Available Resources

The following resources are available to help teachers and students learn more about the FCLE and prepare for the exam. These supplemental study materials include slideshow reviews, videos, practice assessment items, links to FAQs, and more! Click any of the links to explore the resources.

Landmark Supreme Court Cases.

The following slides review each of the landmark Supreme Court cases that may appear on the FCLE.

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Civics360.

The High School U.S. Government Classroom topic area offers multiple resources to help students prepare for the FCLE.

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Florida Department of Education Resources.

FLDOE offers multiple resources including fact sheets, a supplemental guide, sample items, and statewide results.

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Additional Support Materials

Many other organizations also provide high-quality, no cost materials that may help in learning and reviewing the content tested on the FCLE.

  • American Bar Association
  • Annenberg Classroom
  • Ashbrook
  • Bill of Rights Institute
  • CPALMS