FCLE 40Q Practice ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies
develop? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like
the democratic process of ancient Greece? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS keeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too
, powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - CORRECT
ANSWERS electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and
breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations? - CORRECT ANSWERS civil law
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - CORRECT
ANSWERS republic
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Governments are accountable to
the citizens over whom they rule.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies
develop? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like
the democratic process of ancient Greece? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS keeping any one of the three branches of government from
becoming too
, powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - CORRECT
ANSWERS electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and
breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations? - CORRECT ANSWERS civil law
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - CORRECT
ANSWERS republic
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Governments are accountable to
the citizens over whom they rule.
