2024 FLORIDA CIVICS
LITERACY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ASWERS 115
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, 1. Montesquieu (1689-1755): French political philosopher who advocated the
separation of executive, legislative, and judicial powers, as well as checks and
balances.
2. Limited Government: The principle that a ruler or government is not all-powerful
and must be restricted to protect the rights of the people.
3. Due Process: Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a
citizen's entitlement.
4. Popular Sovereignty: A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
5. Natural Rights: The idea that all humans are born with rights, including the right
to life, liberty, and property.
6. Federalism: A system in which power is divided between national and state
governments.
7. Republicanism: A philosophy of limited government with elected
representatives serving at the will of the people; the government is based on the
consent of the governed.
8. Participatory Democracy: A system of government where rank-and-file citizens
rule themselves rather than electing representatives to govern on their behalf.
9. Ratification of the Constitution Debate: Those favoring ratification of the
Constitution and a strong federal government were called Federalists; those
opposed, fearing the power of the national government, were called Anti-
Federalists and sought more protections for the rights of states and individuals.
10. Article I of the Constitution: Section of the Constitution outlining the powers
and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch.
11. Article II of the Constitution: Section of the Constitution outlining the powers
and responsibilities of the Executive Branch.
12. Article III of the Constitution: Section of the Constitution outlining the powers
and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch.
13. Full Faith and Credit Clause (Article IV): Requires that states recognize the
validity of public acts, records, and court decisions of other states.
14. Article V of the Constitution: Outlines the process for amending or changing
the Constitution.
15. Supremacy Clause (Article VI): Constitutional declaration that the Constitution
and laws made under its provisions are the supreme law of the land.
LITERACY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ASWERS 115
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, 1. Montesquieu (1689-1755): French political philosopher who advocated the
separation of executive, legislative, and judicial powers, as well as checks and
balances.
2. Limited Government: The principle that a ruler or government is not all-powerful
and must be restricted to protect the rights of the people.
3. Due Process: Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a
citizen's entitlement.
4. Popular Sovereignty: A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
5. Natural Rights: The idea that all humans are born with rights, including the right
to life, liberty, and property.
6. Federalism: A system in which power is divided between national and state
governments.
7. Republicanism: A philosophy of limited government with elected
representatives serving at the will of the people; the government is based on the
consent of the governed.
8. Participatory Democracy: A system of government where rank-and-file citizens
rule themselves rather than electing representatives to govern on their behalf.
9. Ratification of the Constitution Debate: Those favoring ratification of the
Constitution and a strong federal government were called Federalists; those
opposed, fearing the power of the national government, were called Anti-
Federalists and sought more protections for the rights of states and individuals.
10. Article I of the Constitution: Section of the Constitution outlining the powers
and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch.
11. Article II of the Constitution: Section of the Constitution outlining the powers
and responsibilities of the Executive Branch.
12. Article III of the Constitution: Section of the Constitution outlining the powers
and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch.
13. Full Faith and Credit Clause (Article IV): Requires that states recognize the
validity of public acts, records, and court decisions of other states.
14. Article V of the Constitution: Outlines the process for amending or changing
the Constitution.
15. Supremacy Clause (Article VI): Constitutional declaration that the Constitution
and laws made under its provisions are the supreme law of the land.
