Flashcards FCLE Practice Test 1

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Which of these statements is based on John Locke’s definition of the social contract?

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The government derives its power from the consent of the governed.

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Thomas Hobbes stated that life would be 'nasty, brutish, and short' without a state or government. Which of these functions of government would likely be most important, according to Hobbes?

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Maintaining law and order.

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Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not in a democracy?

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A ruling monarch.

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Changes to the Constitution take place through which of these processes?

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Amendments.

Front

The Bill of Rights was created because the Anti-Federalists were concerned that:

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the federal government would have too much power.

Front

Which branch of government interprets the law?

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Judicial.

Front

A twenty-first century conservative is more likely to

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support free market policies.

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A twenty-first century liberal is more likely to

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support progressive taxation.

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Which of the following is a right of witnesses called to testify before a Congressional hearing?

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The right to invoke the 5th Amendment.

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How do Congress and the president work together to create the national budget?

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The president proposes a budget, and Congress modifies and approves it, guided by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act.