FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY – COMPETENCY 1
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The Social Contract Correct answer-A theory that individuals voluntarily give up some of their
freedoms to form a society and create a government.
Locke Correct answer-Refers to John Locke, a philosopher who discussed ideas like natural rights
and the consent of the governed.
Consent of the Governed Correct answer-The idea that a government's legitimacy and authority
come from the agreement of the people it governs.
Checks and Balances Correct answer-A system in which different branches of government have
distinct powers and can limit each other's actions.
Separation of Powers Correct answer-Dividing governmental authority among separate branches
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Montesquieu Correct answer-Refers to Charles de Montesquieu, a philosopher who advocated for
the separation of powers in government.
Limited Government Correct answer-A government with restricted powers, ensuring that it doesn't
infringe excessively on individual rights.
Rule of Law Correct answer-The principle that all individuals, including government officials, are
subject to and accountable under the law.
Due Process Correct answer-The legal requirement that the government must follow fair
procedures and respect individual rights.
Equal Protection Correct answer-Ensuring that all individuals are treated equally under the law and
have equal access to legal protections.
Popular Sovereignty Correct answer-The idea that the government's authority comes from the will
of the people it governs.
Natural Rights and Natural Law Correct answer-Fundamental rights inherent to all individuals and a
set of ethical principles that underlie human behavior.
Federalism Correct answer-A system of government where power is shared between a central
authority and individual states or provinces.
Individual Liberty Correct answer-The personal freedoms and rights that individuals possess,
including political and religious freedoms.
Republicanism Correct answer-A system of government where citizens elect representatives to
make decisions on their behalf.
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The Social Contract Correct answer-A theory that individuals voluntarily give up some of their
freedoms to form a society and create a government.
Locke Correct answer-Refers to John Locke, a philosopher who discussed ideas like natural rights
and the consent of the governed.
Consent of the Governed Correct answer-The idea that a government's legitimacy and authority
come from the agreement of the people it governs.
Checks and Balances Correct answer-A system in which different branches of government have
distinct powers and can limit each other's actions.
Separation of Powers Correct answer-Dividing governmental authority among separate branches
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Montesquieu Correct answer-Refers to Charles de Montesquieu, a philosopher who advocated for
the separation of powers in government.
Limited Government Correct answer-A government with restricted powers, ensuring that it doesn't
infringe excessively on individual rights.
Rule of Law Correct answer-The principle that all individuals, including government officials, are
subject to and accountable under the law.
Due Process Correct answer-The legal requirement that the government must follow fair
procedures and respect individual rights.
Equal Protection Correct answer-Ensuring that all individuals are treated equally under the law and
have equal access to legal protections.
Popular Sovereignty Correct answer-The idea that the government's authority comes from the will
of the people it governs.
Natural Rights and Natural Law Correct answer-Fundamental rights inherent to all individuals and a
set of ethical principles that underlie human behavior.
Federalism Correct answer-A system of government where power is shared between a central
authority and individual states or provinces.
Individual Liberty Correct answer-The personal freedoms and rights that individuals possess,
including political and religious freedoms.
Republicanism Correct answer-A system of government where citizens elect representatives to
make decisions on their behalf.
