FCLE - competency 1 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
the social contract -
correct answer ✅agreement between the people and their
government signifying their consent to be governed
- for protection, right to change from government
john locke -
correct answer ✅advocated for "social contract" and how it
derived from consent of the governed (government serves people)
- "people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property"
consent of the governed -
correct answer ✅the people give authority/power to the
government, like the declaration of independence, in exchange for
protection of their rights
checks and balances -
correct answer ✅"separation of powers" system allowing each
branch of gov't to limit the powers of the other branches to prevent
abuse of power
, FCLE - competency 1 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
charles de montesquieu -
correct answer ✅added judiciary aspect to Locke's executive and
legislative aspect
limited government -
correct answer ✅laws that limit the power of the government to
avoid abuse
rule of law -
correct answer ✅law applies to everyone. no one is above the law
due process -
correct answer ✅fair treatment through the normal judicial
system, especially as a citizen's entitlement
- notice of rights, no prejudicial or unequal treatment
equality under the law -
correct answer ✅the law is supposed to be applied impartially,
without regard for the identity or status of the individual involved
& Answers (Grade A+)
the social contract -
correct answer ✅agreement between the people and their
government signifying their consent to be governed
- for protection, right to change from government
john locke -
correct answer ✅advocated for "social contract" and how it
derived from consent of the governed (government serves people)
- "people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property"
consent of the governed -
correct answer ✅the people give authority/power to the
government, like the declaration of independence, in exchange for
protection of their rights
checks and balances -
correct answer ✅"separation of powers" system allowing each
branch of gov't to limit the powers of the other branches to prevent
abuse of power
, FCLE - competency 1 Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
charles de montesquieu -
correct answer ✅added judiciary aspect to Locke's executive and
legislative aspect
limited government -
correct answer ✅laws that limit the power of the government to
avoid abuse
rule of law -
correct answer ✅law applies to everyone. no one is above the law
due process -
correct answer ✅fair treatment through the normal judicial
system, especially as a citizen's entitlement
- notice of rights, no prejudicial or unequal treatment
equality under the law -
correct answer ✅the law is supposed to be applied impartially,
without regard for the identity or status of the individual involved
