FCLE Review 1-10

Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?

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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?

• by limiting government authority

• by choosing government leaders

• by improving government services

• by reducing government expenditures

A certain country is characterized by the following traits:

The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following principles?

• popular sovereignty

• due process of law

• social contract theory

• divine right of kings

Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?

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What is the principal function of a written constitution?

• resolving disagreements between competing parties

• confirming resistance to civil disobedience

• declaring the independence of a state

• 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?

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• keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful

• assuring that the government spends only as much money as it takes

Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?

• electing governors

• hiring press secretaries

• nominating an ambassador

• appointing a majority leader

Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations?

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Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president Nixon and a television interviewer, to answer the following question. Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict?

• separation of powers

• republicanism

• rule of law

• equality

Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?

• communism

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• republic