FCLE STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
What form of government originated in greek culture where
representatives made decisions on the behalf of the people? -
correct answer ✅representative government
Which idea states that the power comes from the people? -
correct answer ✅popular sovereignty
What form of government passes power through inheritance and
family rulings? -
correct answer ✅hereditary monarchy
Who can citizens vote for to voice their opinion to the government?
-
correct answer ✅representatives
What is the process of directly voting on laws proposed by the
constitution? -
correct answer ✅direct democracy
What is the purpose of a written Constitution? (2 answers) -
correct answer ✅inform citizens of the powers and limitations of
the government
, FCLE STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Which idea in the constitution outlines the powers of the 3
branches of government? -
correct answer ✅separation of powers
Which branch of government does article 1 establish? -
correct answer ✅legislative branch
Which branch of government does article 2 establish? -
correct answer ✅executive branch
Which branch of government does article 3 establish? -
correct answer ✅judicial branch
What was put in place to ensure that one branch could not
overpower another / allow branches to put others in check? -
correct answer ✅checks and balances
Which part of the Constitution outlines the principles of what the
country was founded on? -
correct answer ✅the preamble
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
What form of government originated in greek culture where
representatives made decisions on the behalf of the people? -
correct answer ✅representative government
Which idea states that the power comes from the people? -
correct answer ✅popular sovereignty
What form of government passes power through inheritance and
family rulings? -
correct answer ✅hereditary monarchy
Who can citizens vote for to voice their opinion to the government?
-
correct answer ✅representatives
What is the process of directly voting on laws proposed by the
constitution? -
correct answer ✅direct democracy
What is the purpose of a written Constitution? (2 answers) -
correct answer ✅inform citizens of the powers and limitations of
the government
, FCLE STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Which idea in the constitution outlines the powers of the 3
branches of government? -
correct answer ✅separation of powers
Which branch of government does article 1 establish? -
correct answer ✅legislative branch
Which branch of government does article 2 establish? -
correct answer ✅executive branch
Which branch of government does article 3 establish? -
correct answer ✅judicial branch
What was put in place to ensure that one branch could not
overpower another / allow branches to put others in check? -
correct answer ✅checks and balances
Which part of the Constitution outlines the principles of what the
country was founded on? -
correct answer ✅the preamble
