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FCLE| FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS [GRADED A+] LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (172) Q & A
>> How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of
participatory governance?
-answer- 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?
-answer- 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?
-answer- John Locke
>> What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
-answer- It is the first attempt by Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
>> What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu?
-answer- Separation of powers
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>> For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written?
-answer- To support ratification of the Constitution and explain its commitment to limited
government.
>> What did the anti-Federalist want the Constitution to include?
-answer- A bill of rights
>> What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
-answer- Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
>> For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
-answer- 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?
-answer- 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:
-answer- direct democracy
>> An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is:
-answer- political efficacy
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>> The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people is:
-answer- popular sovereignty
>> The "rule of law" is best described as:
-answer- 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:
-answer- indirect democracy
>> Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only?
-answer- voting, serving on a jury, and holding federal office
>> Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S.
-answer- Democrats and Republicans
>> In general, the Republican party is ideologically
-answer- conservative
>> Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida?
-answer- a county supervisor of elections
FCLE| FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS [GRADED A+] LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (172) Q & A
>> How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of
participatory governance?
-answer- 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?
-answer- 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?
-answer- John Locke
>> What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
-answer- It is the first attempt by Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
>> What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu?
-answer- Separation of powers
, Page 2 of 29
>> For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written?
-answer- To support ratification of the Constitution and explain its commitment to limited
government.
>> What did the anti-Federalist want the Constitution to include?
-answer- A bill of rights
>> What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
-answer- Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
>> For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
-answer- 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?
-answer- 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:
-answer- direct democracy
>> An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is:
-answer- political efficacy
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>> The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people is:
-answer- popular sovereignty
>> The "rule of law" is best described as:
-answer- 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:
-answer- indirect democracy
>> Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only?
-answer- voting, serving on a jury, and holding federal office
>> Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S.
-answer- Democrats and Republicans
>> In general, the Republican party is ideologically
-answer- conservative
>> Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida?
-answer- a county supervisor of elections
