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Florida Civic Literacy A test designed to assess civic knowledge and
Examination (FCLE) understanding among students in Florida.
Republican form of A political system where representatives are elected
government to make decisions on behalf of the citizens.
Changes made during the 6th century B.C.E. that
Political reforms in ancient
divided government powers and guaranteed rights to
Athens
male citizens.
The principle that a monarch's right to rule comes
Divine right of kings
directly from God.
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A formal document outlining the structure and powers
Written constitution
of a government.
A system in the U.S. Constitution designed to prevent
Checks and balances any one branch of government from becoming too
powerful.
A legal system that deals with disputes between
individuals or organizations, typically involving laws
Civil law
against defamation, property damage, and breach of
contract.
A constitutional principle that divides government
Separation of powers responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one
branch from exercising the core functions of another.
The principle that the authority of a state and its
Popular sovereignty government is created and sustained by the consent
of its people.
The philosophical idea that individuals consent to
Social contract theory
form a government to protect their rights.
A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to
Referendum vote on a particular proposal and can result in the
adoption of a new law.
A process through which citizens elect the president
Presidential election
of the United States.
An election in which registered voters nominate
Primary election
candidates for the general election.
A meeting of a political party to select candidates for
Nominating convention
office.
Libel A written defamation of a person's character.
The action or crime of making a false spoken
Slander
statement damaging to a person's reputation.
Criminal law A body of law that relates to crime and punishment.
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