CIVIC LITERACY FINAL EXAM
PREPARATION 2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● Locke. Answer: Refers to John Locke, a philosopher who discussed
ideas like natural rights and the consent of the governed.
●● Consent of the Governed. Answer: The idea that a government's
legitimacy and authority come from the agreement of the people it
governs.
●● Checks and Balances. Answer: A system in which different branches
of government have distinct powers and can limit each other's actions.
●● Separation of Powers. Answer: Dividing governmental authority
among separate branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too
powerful.
●● Montesquieu. Answer: Refers to Charles de Montesquieu, a
philosopher who advocated for the separation of powers in government.
●● Limited Government. Answer: A government with restricted powers,
ensuring that it doesn't infringe excessively on individual rights.
PREPARATION 2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● Locke. Answer: Refers to John Locke, a philosopher who discussed
ideas like natural rights and the consent of the governed.
●● Consent of the Governed. Answer: The idea that a government's
legitimacy and authority come from the agreement of the people it
governs.
●● Checks and Balances. Answer: A system in which different branches
of government have distinct powers and can limit each other's actions.
●● Separation of Powers. Answer: Dividing governmental authority
among separate branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too
powerful.
●● Montesquieu. Answer: Refers to Charles de Montesquieu, a
philosopher who advocated for the separation of powers in government.
●● Limited Government. Answer: A government with restricted powers,
ensuring that it doesn't infringe excessively on individual rights.