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FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY
EXAMINATION (FCLE) SAMPLE
ITEMS/EXAMPLE TEST | QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT AN SWERS |
VERIFIED
Question : which of the following ancient civilizations
established a republican form of government?
Correct answer: Roman
Question : 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?
Correct answer: by limiting government authority
Question : A certain country is characterized by the
following traits:
power achieved through inheritance
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same ruling family for over a century
finite freedoms and rights
hierarchical social status
single established state religion
Correct answer: divine right of kings
Question : which modern democratic concept practiced in
the united states is most like the democratic process of ancient greece?
Correct answer: the referendum (direct vote by the
electorate on a proposal, law, or political issue)
Question : what is the principal function of a written
constitution?
Correct answer: outlining the structure and powers of a
government
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Question : which of the following objectives best
describes the purpose of the system of checks and balances, as defined in the U.S Constitution?
Correct answer: keeping anyone of the three branches of
government from becoming to powerful
Question : which modern process would be supported by
the ancient greeks?
Correct answer: electing governors
Question : Laws against defamation, including libel and
slander, property damage, and breach of contract represent which is legal concern underlying most Western Nations?
Correct answer: civil law
Question : Use the passage below, from an exchange
between former president Nixon and a television interviewer, to answer the question that follows.
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"Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"- Richard M Nixon
Correct answer: rule of law
Question : Which form of government is based on popular
sovereignty?
Correct answer: republic
Question : 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 defense, 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."
