FCLE 40Q Practice
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
Roman
3 multiple choice options
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 citizens. How do
these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?
by limiting government authority
3 multiple choice options
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?
divine right of kings
3 multiple choice options
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece?
the referendum
3 multiple choice options
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
outlining the structure and powers of a government
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and
balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
, 3 multiple choice options
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
electing governors
3 multiple choice options
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?
civil law
3 multiple choice options
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president Nixon and a television
interviewer, to answer the question that follows.
"Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"--Richard M. Nixon
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict?
rule of law
3 multiple choice options
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
republic
3 multiple choice options
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the question.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and
secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
3 multiple choice options
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when it declared war
on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
providing for the common defense
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
Roman
3 multiple choice options
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 citizens. How do
these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?
by limiting government authority
3 multiple choice options
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?
divine right of kings
3 multiple choice options
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic
process of ancient Greece?
the referendum
3 multiple choice options
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
outlining the structure and powers of a government
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and
balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution?
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
, 3 multiple choice options
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
electing governors
3 multiple choice options
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?
civil law
3 multiple choice options
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president Nixon and a television
interviewer, to answer the question that follows.
"Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"--Richard M. Nixon
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict?
rule of law
3 multiple choice options
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
republic
3 multiple choice options
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the question.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and
secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
3 multiple choice options
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when it declared war
on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
providing for the common defense
3 multiple choice options
