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Study Resources for The Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE)

FCLE Study Guides Created by IRSC Faculty

Resources for Competency Area #1: An understanding of the basic principles of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.

Resources for Competency Area #2: An understanding of the United States Constitution.

Peterson’s CLEP American Government Exam Prep (Account Required)

IRSC students can create a free account to access the resources available via Peterson's Test Prep. for those seeking additional study aids, the CLEP American Government Exam Prep materials will be closely related to some of the topics assessed on the FCLE.

FCLE Supplemental Guide and Sample Test (From FLDOE)

Civic Literacy Competencies and Outcomes (from FLDOE)

  • An understanding of the basic principles of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government.
  • An understanding of the United States Constitution.
  • Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-governance.
  • An understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases and their impact on law and society.

Resources for Competency Area #3: Knowledge of founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-governance.

Resources for Competency Area #4: An understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases and their impact on law and society.

Resources Related to the USCIS Civics Test

For students seeking additional practice opportunities and study aids, the Naturalization Civics Test from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services addresses many of the same topics.