FCLE PRACTICE TEST AMERICAN GOV
CORRECT 100%
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republic form of government? -
ANSWER Roman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of their
government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male
citizen. How do these political reforms best illustrates how societies develop? -
ANSWER By limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following
principles? - ANSWER Divine rights of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the
democratic process of ancient Greece? - ANSWER the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - ANSWER outlining the structure
and powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks
and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER keeping any one of the
three branches of government from becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - ANSWER electing
governors
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when in
declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor - ANSWER providing for the
common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - ANSWER examining the
contents of a hotel room
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of
freedom of assembly? - ANSWER the right to demonstrate
CORRECT 100%
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republic form of government? -
ANSWER Roman
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of their
government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male
citizen. How do these political reforms best illustrates how societies develop? -
ANSWER By limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following
principles? - ANSWER Divine rights of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the
democratic process of ancient Greece? - ANSWER the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - ANSWER outlining the structure
and powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks
and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER keeping any one of the
three branches of government from becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - ANSWER electing
governors
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when in
declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor - ANSWER providing for the
common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - ANSWER examining the
contents of a hotel room
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of
freedom of assembly? - ANSWER the right to demonstrate
