Florida Civics Benchmark Review Questions

Front

How does the constitutional republic of the United States reflect the ideas expressed in this document?

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by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable

Front

This passage comes from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. "We the People of the United States … do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." Based on this passage, which foundational principle is being described?

Back

limited government

Front

This diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes this diagram?

Back

representative self-government

Front

Which foundational principle is reflected in the creation of three branches of government?

Back

separation of powers

Front

This diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Which action completes this diagram?

Back

The British enact a series of taxes in the colonies.

Front

This passage comes from the Declaration of Independence. Based on this passage, where should governments get their power?

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from the public

Front

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was highlighted by the events of Shays’s Rebellion? Options: no national armed forces, no power to enter treaties, lack of a legislative branch, lack of a national court system

Back

lack of a national court system

Front

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?

Back

Government receives its power from citizens and exists to serve them.

Front

This newspaper headline details an important step in filling a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Which constitutional principle does this headline illustrate?

Back

checks and balances

Front

Based on this passage, with which statement regarding ratification of the U.S. Constitution would the author agree? The Constitution should limit local government. The Constitution should protect individual rights. The Constitution should create a strong national government. The Constitution should protect the rights of the individual states.

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The Constitution should protect individual rights.