Flashcards FCLE Practice Test

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Analyze how the concept of federalism in the U.S. allows for a balance of power between national and state governments.

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Federalism creates a system where both levels of government have distinct powers.

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Which Enlightenment thinker is most associated with the idea of the social contract, which influenced the U.S. government?

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John Locke

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Evaluate the impact of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers when drafting the U.S. Constitution.

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They incorporated Enlightenment ideas to promote democracy and individual rights.

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What principle is demonstrated by the phrase "We the People" in the U.S. Constitution?

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Popular Sovereignty

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How does the U.S. Constitution embody the principle of popular sovereignty?

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By ensuring that all government power is derived from the people

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Which document outlines the structure and powers of the U.S. government?

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The U.S. Constitution

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Evaluate the role of the social contract theory in the development of the U.S. government.

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It emphasized the government's responsibility to protect individual rights.

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Analyze the role of the Founding Fathers in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

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They worked to balance power between large and small states.

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Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas about separation of powers influenced the U.S. Constitution?

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Montesquieu

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Evaluate the influence of John Locke's ideas on the Declaration of Independence.

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His ideas about natural rights and government by consent were central to the document.