FCLE Study Guide Questions With Complete Solution

FCLE Study Guide Questions With Complete Solution Competency One: - Understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government Democracy - type of government where power is derived from the people and the people elect representation Constitutional Democracy - Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The Constitution describes who will make national laws, who will enforce them and who will interpret it. Popular Sovereignty - A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. Consent of the Governed - The idea that our government derives its power from the people Social Contract Theory - The belief that people are free and equal by natural right but will give up some freedom to give power to the government so that the government can protect their rights. Checks and Balances - system of government where each branch of government has the power to "check" the power of the other to make sure no one branch becomes too powerful. Separation of Power - the division of government branches: each with separate independent power and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch do not conflict with the others. Rule of law - Everyone must follow the laws, regardless of their position of power. This was established by the Magna Carta in 1215. Everyone is equal under the law. Natural rights - Rights people have by the virtue of being human beings; both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution address the government's role in protecting these rights CONTINUES...