FCLE Practice Test American Gov
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republic
form of government? -
correct answer ✅Roman
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 citizen. How do these
political reforms best illustrates how societies develop? -
correct answer ✅By limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on
which of the following principles? -
correct answer ✅Divine rights of kings
, FCLE Practice Test American Gov
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is
most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? -
correct answer ✅the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? -
correct answer ✅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?
-
correct answer ✅keeping any one of the three branches of
government from becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
-
correct answer ✅electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property
damage and breach of contract represent which legal concern
underlying most Western nations? -
correct answer ✅civil law
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republic
form of government? -
correct answer ✅Roman
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 citizen. How do these
political reforms best illustrates how societies develop? -
correct answer ✅By limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on
which of the following principles? -
correct answer ✅Divine rights of kings
, FCLE Practice Test American Gov
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is
most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? -
correct answer ✅the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? -
correct answer ✅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?
-
correct answer ✅keeping any one of the three branches of
government from becoming too powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
-
correct answer ✅electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property
damage and breach of contract represent which legal concern
underlying most Western nations? -
correct answer ✅civil law
