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FCLE Practice Exam 2023, fcle study set, 10 amendments, CIVIC LITERACY 2 with Written Questions and Expert Answers
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? ANSWER 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? ANSWER 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? ANSWER divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? ANSWER the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? ANSWER 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? ANSWER keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? ANSWER electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract
represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? ANSWER 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? ANSWER rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? ANSWER 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." Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? ANSWER Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor? ANSWER providing for the common defense
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? ANSWER examining the contents of a hotel room
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of freedom of
assembly? ANSWER the right to demonstrate
A man is walking down a public street window-shopping. A robbery is reported in that same area. Police officers stop and search the man who is shopping. On what Constitutional grounds could this man contest this search as a violation of his rights? ANSWER Fourth Amendment
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved? ANSWER The conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause. Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import duties? ANSWER Article I
Use the scenario below to answer the question that follows.
A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state where they are apprehended. The state is very slow in returning the suspect to the state of origin and keeps them imprisoned.
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard
to their constitutional rights? ANSWER petition for a writ of habeas corpus
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? ANSWER the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation
Use the excerpt below, from the Declaration of Independence, to answer the question that follows
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? ANSWER The Third Amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances
Use the passage below, from a historical document, to answer the question that follows. "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." Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage? ANSWER Enlightenment
Use the passage below, which was included in the Declaration of Sentiments adopted at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, to answer the question that follows. We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness. Which of the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments? ANSWER Declaration of Independence
Which political philosopher's ideas are best represented in the Declaration of Independence? ANSWER John Locke
Why did colonists living under British rule protest British tax policies? ANSWER The colonists claimed that the tax policies violated their political rights
In the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth settlers pledged to unite into "a civil body politic" and agreed to make and abide by laws that "insured the general Good of the Colony." What founding document did this set a precedent for? ANSWER U.S. Constitution
Which person is considered to be the principal author of the U.S. Constitution? ANSWER James Madison
Government by the people and the separation of powers are the main principles of which founding document? ANSWER U.S. Constitution
Use the excerpt below, from the Thirteenth Amendment, to answer the question that follows. "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject
to their jurisdiction." Which of the following contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the above
language? ANSWER Northwest Ordinances
The Mayflower Compact includes a pledge to ensure that all citizens look out for the general good of the colony. Based on this, what impact has the Mayflower Compact had on modern understanding of the purpose of government in the United States? ANSWER The government
should provide equal protection under the law.
At the Constitutional Convention, there was a major debate between large states and small states about representation in the new Congress. This debate was resolved by the Great Compromise. What was the result of this compromise? ANSWER Congress would have two

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