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FCLE Exam: Founding Documents,
American Democracy, U.S. Constitution,
Landmark Cases. Exam Questions And
Answers 100% Pass
How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of participatory
governance? - ANS It establishes a basis for individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of rights (sometimes known as the "English
Bill of Rights") in 1689? - ANS Tension over who should rule; an individual or the people.
Who is considered to have been the most influential enlightenment philosopher on the
Declaration of Independence? - ANS John Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower compact? - ANS It is the first attempt by the
Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu? - ANS Separation of
powers.
For what purpose were the Federalist papers written? - ANS To support ratification of the
constitution and explain its commitment to limited government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the constitution to include? - ANS A bill of rights
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What are rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? - ANS Life, liberty, and pursuit of
happiness.
For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? - ANS To encourage the colonists
to demand independence from Great Britain.
Which of the following were thought to be weakness of the government laid out by the Articles
of Confederation? - ANS No power to tax and no executive or judiciary.
A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and polices is practicing a form of: -
ANS Direct democracy
An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is: -
ANS Political efficacy
The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people is: -
ANS Popular sovereignty.
The "rule of law" is best described as: - ANS Citizens are governed by laws; no one is above
the law.
In the U.S. voters chose representatives from the state to represent them in the U.S. congress.
This is known as: - ANS Indirect democracy
Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only? - ANS Voting, serving on a jury,
and holding federal office.
Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S.? -
ANS Democrats and Republicans
FCLE Exam: Founding Documents,
American Democracy, U.S. Constitution,
Landmark Cases. Exam Questions And
Answers 100% Pass
How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of participatory
governance? - ANS It establishes a basis for individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of rights (sometimes known as the "English
Bill of Rights") in 1689? - ANS Tension over who should rule; an individual or the people.
Who is considered to have been the most influential enlightenment philosopher on the
Declaration of Independence? - ANS John Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower compact? - ANS It is the first attempt by the
Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu? - ANS Separation of
powers.
For what purpose were the Federalist papers written? - ANS To support ratification of the
constitution and explain its commitment to limited government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the constitution to include? - ANS A bill of rights
, ©EVERLY 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
What are rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? - ANS Life, liberty, and pursuit of
happiness.
For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? - ANS To encourage the colonists
to demand independence from Great Britain.
Which of the following were thought to be weakness of the government laid out by the Articles
of Confederation? - ANS No power to tax and no executive or judiciary.
A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and polices is practicing a form of: -
ANS Direct democracy
An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is: -
ANS Political efficacy
The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people is: -
ANS Popular sovereignty.
The "rule of law" is best described as: - ANS Citizens are governed by laws; no one is above
the law.
In the U.S. voters chose representatives from the state to represent them in the U.S. congress.
This is known as: - ANS Indirect democracy
Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only? - ANS Voting, serving on a jury,
and holding federal office.
Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S.? -
ANS Democrats and Republicans
