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How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of participatory
governance? - ANS It establishes a basis for individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of Rights (sometimes known as the "English
Bill of Rights") in 1689? - ANS Tension over who should rule; an individual or the people
Who is considered to have been the most influential Enlightenment philosopher on the
Declaration of Independence? - ANS John Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? - ANS It is the first attempt by
Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu? - ANS Separation of
powers
For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written? - ANS To support ratification of the
Constitution and explain its commitment to limited government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the Constitution to include? - ANS A bill of rights
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What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence? - ANS Life, liberty, and pursuit of
happiness
For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? - ANS To encourage the colonists
to demand independence from Great Britain
Which of the following were thought to be weaknesses of the government laid out by the
Articles of Confederation? - ANS no power to tax and no executive or judiciary
A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies is practicing a form of: -
ANS direct democracy
An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is: -
ANS political efficacy
The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people is: -
ANS popular sovereignty
The "rule of law" is best described as: - ANS citizens are governed by laws; no one is above
the law
In the U.S., voters chose representatives from the state to represent them in the U.S. Congress.
This is known as: - ANS indirect democracy
Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only? - ANS voting, serving on a jury, and
holding federal office
Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S. -
ANS Democrats and Republicans
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In general, the Republican party is ideologically - ANS conservative
Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida? - ANS a county supervisor of
elections
Who is the chief executive in a state? - ANS the governor
Congress creates laws, but those laws can be vetoed by the president or overturned by the
Supreme Court. This is an example of a Constitutional principle known as: - ANS Checks and
Balances
Articles one, two, and three in the Constitution reflect which constitutional principle: -
ANS separation of powers
Which part of the U.S. Constitution declares it to be the supreme law of the land? -
ANS Article VI
The concept of self-government can be found in: - ANS the preamble beginning with "we the
people"
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? - ANS 27
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'rule of law': - ANS No one is above the
law, including government and elected officials.
Which of the following best describes federalism: - ANS a dual system of sovereignty where
both national and state governments have authority.
What is the purpose of the 22nd amendment: - ANS Limits the president to two terms
FCLE Exam Questions And Answers 100%
Pass
How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of participatory
governance? - ANS It establishes a basis for individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of Rights (sometimes known as the "English
Bill of Rights") in 1689? - ANS Tension over who should rule; an individual or the people
Who is considered to have been the most influential Enlightenment philosopher on the
Declaration of Independence? - ANS John Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? - ANS It is the first attempt by
Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu? - ANS Separation of
powers
For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written? - ANS To support ratification of the
Constitution and explain its commitment to limited government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the Constitution to include? - ANS A bill of rights
, ©EVERLY 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence? - ANS Life, liberty, and pursuit of
happiness
For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? - ANS To encourage the colonists
to demand independence from Great Britain
Which of the following were thought to be weaknesses of the government laid out by the
Articles of Confederation? - ANS no power to tax and no executive or judiciary
A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies is practicing a form of: -
ANS direct democracy
An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is: -
ANS political efficacy
The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people is: -
ANS popular sovereignty
The "rule of law" is best described as: - ANS citizens are governed by laws; no one is above
the law
In the U.S., voters chose representatives from the state to represent them in the U.S. Congress.
This is known as: - ANS indirect democracy
Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only? - ANS voting, serving on a jury, and
holding federal office
Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S. -
ANS Democrats and Republicans
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In general, the Republican party is ideologically - ANS conservative
Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida? - ANS a county supervisor of
elections
Who is the chief executive in a state? - ANS the governor
Congress creates laws, but those laws can be vetoed by the president or overturned by the
Supreme Court. This is an example of a Constitutional principle known as: - ANS Checks and
Balances
Articles one, two, and three in the Constitution reflect which constitutional principle: -
ANS separation of powers
Which part of the U.S. Constitution declares it to be the supreme law of the land? -
ANS Article VI
The concept of self-government can be found in: - ANS the preamble beginning with "we the
people"
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? - ANS 27
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'rule of law': - ANS No one is above the
law, including government and elected officials.
Which of the following best describes federalism: - ANS a dual system of sovereignty where
both national and state governments have authority.
What is the purpose of the 22nd amendment: - ANS Limits the president to two terms
