About the FCLE Civic Literacy Exam

FCLE Testing Fees

There is no charge for this exam
  • The FCLE is a computer-based exam
  • There are 80 test items
  • A passing score is 60%< (48 correct / 80)
  • There is no time limit set by the testing platform
  • Students must make an appointment to take the FCLE. This test cannot be taken on a walk-in basis
  • There is a 7-day wait between exam attempts
  • An unlimited number of attempts is allowed
  • The test platform allows for accommodations for students with disabilities
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Competencies / Domains covered on the FCLE

  • Understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government
  • An understanding of the United States Constitution and its application
  • Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-government
  • An understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases, landmark legislation, and landmark executive actions and their impact on law and society
General Information

The Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) is part of the civic literacy competency requirement passed by the Florida Legislature (SBR6a-10.02413 – Civic Literacy Competency). The Civic Literacy requirement ensures that students graduating from the Florida College System or State University System institutions have demonstrated a good working knowledge or competency of Civics / American Government.

Study Resources
Registration

The FCLE exams are given by appointment only. You may schedule your FCLE exam appointment via RegisterBlast.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Florida Civic Literacy Requirement?

Per State Board Rule 6A-10.02413, the Civic Literacy Requirement applies to post-secondary students as outlined in the chart below:

 

For students entering in: The civic literacy requirement
applies to:		 In the following programs: These students must:

2018-19 – 2020-21

 First-time-in-college students A.A.
Baccalaureate		 Pass a course OR pass
an assessment
2021 – 22 Students entering FCS under
2021-22 catalog year		 A.A.

Baccalaureate

 Pass a course AND pass
an assessment
2022 – 23* Students entering FCS
2022-23 catalog year		 Associate in Science (A.S.)/Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.)		 Pass a course AND pass
an assessment

What courses can be used to meet the “pass a course” requirement?

POS 2041 – American National Government
AMH 2020 – American History from 1877

What exams can be taken to meet the “pass the assessment” requirement?

Assessment Standard Score
AP Gov’t and Politics:  United States 3
AP United States History 4
CLEP:  American Gov’t 50
FL Civic Literacy Exam 60% (48/80)

Can any credit-by-exams (CBE) be taken to meet both the “pass a course” and “pass an assessment” requirements?

YES.

AP – Gov’t and Politics: United States 3
AP – United States History 4
CLEP: American Gov’t 50

Is there a fee to take the FCLE at Pensacola State College?

No, there is no fee associated with this exam at Pensacola State College.

Do I have to make an appointment to take the FCLE?

Yes, an appointment is required to take the FCLE at Pensacola State College.

If I took the FCLE at my high school and scored 60% (48/80) or higher, will that count toward the Civic Literacy requirement for college?

Yes, if you took the FCLE at your high school and met the passing score requirement, you will not need to take the FCLE again.

If I do not make the passing score of 60% (48/80) when I take the FCLE, can I re-take this exam?

Yes, you are allowed to re-take the FCLE every 7 days and there is no limit to the number of times you can take this exam.