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Florida Civic Literacy Exam Study Guide How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of participatory governance? Correct Answer: 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? Correct Answer: Tension over who should rule; an individual or the people Who is considered to have been the most influential Enlight enment philosopher on the Declaration of Independence? Correct Answer: John Locke What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? Correct Answer: It is the first attempt by Europeans of self -government in the colonies. What aspect of the U.S. Consti tution was influenced by Montesquieu? Correct Answer: Separation of powers For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written? Correct Answer: To support ratification of the Constitution and explain its commitment to limited government. What did the a nti-Federalist want the Constitution to include? Correct Answer: A bill of rights What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence? Correct Answer: Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? Correct Answer: To encourage the colonists to demand independence from Great Britain Which of the following were thought to be weaknesses of the government laid out by the Articles of Confederation? Correct Answer: no power to tax and no executive or jud iciary A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies is practicing a form of: Correct Answer: direct democracy An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is: Correct Answer: political efficacy The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people is: Correct Answer: popular sovereignty The "rule of law" is best described as: Correct Answer: 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: Correct Answer: indirect democracy Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only? Correct Answer: voting, serving on a jury, a nd holding federal office Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S. Correct Answer: Democrats and Republicans In general, the Republican party is ideologically Correct Answer: conservative Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida? Correct Answer: a county supervisor of elections

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