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Florida Civic LiteracyExamination (FCLE)
exam questions with
100% correct answers
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican
form of government?
A. Roman
B. Egyptian
C. Greek
D. Persian
A. 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?
A. by limiting government authority
B. by choosing government leaders
C. by improving government services
D. by reducing government expenditures
,A. 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?
A. popular sovereignty
B. due process of law
C. social contract theory
D. divine right of kings
D. divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is
most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
A. the referendum
B. the presidential election
C. the primary election
D. the nominating convention
A. the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
A. resolving disagreements between competing parties
B. confirming resistance to civil disobedience
C. declaring the independence of a state
D. outlining the structure and powers of a government
D. 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?
A. establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
B. maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other
, governments
C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming
too powerful
D. assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes
in
C. keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming
too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
A. electing governors
B. hiring press secretaries
C. nominating an ambassador
D. appointing a majority leader
A. electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage
and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most
Western nations?
A. criminal law
B. military law
C. civil law
D. juvenile law
C. civil law
"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?
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. rule of law
D. equality
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