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?
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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?
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John Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
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It is the first attempt by Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
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What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu?
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Separation of powers
For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written?
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To support ratification of the Constitution and explain its commitment to limited government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the Constitution to include?
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A bill of rights
What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
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To encourage the colonists to demand independence from Great Britain
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Which of the following were thought to be weaknesses of the government laid out by the Articles of Confederation?
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no power to tax and no executive or judiciary
A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies is practicing
a form of:
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direct democracy
An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does
is:
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political efficacy
The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the
people is:
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popular sovereignty
The "rule of law" is best described as:
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citizens are governed by laws; no one is above the law
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In the U.S., voters chose representatives from the state to represent them
in the U.S. Congress. This is known as:
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indirect democracy
Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only?
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voting, serving on a jury, and holding federal office
Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S.
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Democrats and Republicans
In general, the Republican party is ideologically
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conservative
Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida?
Correct Answer:
a county supervisor of elections
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