FCLE Practice Exam 2024/2025, fcle study
set, 10 amendments, CIVIC LITERACY 2
277Questions and Answers (Latest Update
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Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of
government? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS divine right of kings
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the
democratic process of ancient Greece? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
,FCLE Practice Exam 2024/2025, fcle study
set, 10 amendments, CIVIC LITERACY 2
277Questions and Answers (Latest Update
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Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? - CORRECT
ANSWERS electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach
of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S.
Constitution? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
providing for the common defense
,FCLE Practice Exam 2024/2025, fcle study
set, 10 amendments, CIVIC LITERACY 2
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Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Fourth Amendment
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws
generally resolved? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS petition for a
writ of habeas corpus
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? - CORRECT ANSWERS
the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation
, FCLE Practice Exam 2024/2025, fcle study
set, 10 amendments, CIVIC LITERACY 2
277Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2024/2025)RATED A+
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."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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."
Source: The U.S. Constitution, National Archives and Records Administration
Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Enlightenment
22.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.
