Florida Civic Literacy Exam Review (FLCE)-Spring 2024

Florida Civic Literacy Exam Review (FLCE)-Spring 2024 Monarchy a form of government with a monarch at the head. a government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life by hereditary right. Can be a sole absolute ruler or a sovereign with constitutionally limited authority. Totalitarianism A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) a government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling not only all political and economic matters, but also the attitudes, values and beliefs of its population. Fascism a political system headed by a dictator in which the government controls business and labor and opposition is not permitted. Democracy government by the people a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, either through representatives or directly. Difference between Direct Democracy and a Republic (Representative Democracy)? direct democracy people vote for the people in office directly. In a Republic people vote for representatives that then vote for people in office In what ways did Ancient Greece impact the American Government? They had a direct democracy, where people voted for their leaders. In what ways did the Roman Empire impact the American Government? They created the idea of the Republic, where people voted for Senators to represent them in government. Natural Rights Rights that are guaranteed by a person's birth, life, liberty, property Declaration of Independence It's the document that the congress set out to declare independence from the British Empire Signed in 1776 referred to: -Self Government -Working together for greater/ common good -Each state is independent and has full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. Consent of the Governed The people give their permission to the government leaders to rule; usually through voting. Social Contract its a contract set out at birth, for a person to follow a set list of agreed upon rules. Pushed by John Locke Checks and Balances Way to make sure no one branch of government gets too much power, by allowing, each branch to check the power of the other branches Rule of Law Nobody is above the law and everyone is subject to the law US Constitution Current plan of government, set out the rules and laws that govern the United States today outlines the supreme law of the land, supersedes the articles of confederation, and gives the general outline for how the government works. Due Process You have the right to be treated equally under that law. You also have the right to certain