LITERACY EXAM FCLE
STUDY GUIDE 150
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
, 1. Why Does The Flag Have 13 Stripes?
The stripes represents the original colonies
2. Why Does The Flag Have 50 Stars?
Represents the 50 states, one state is represented by 1 star
3. What Is The Name Of The National Anthem?
The StarSpangled Banner
4. When Do We Celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
5. John Locke
English philosopher who advocated the idea of a "social contract" in which government powers
are derived from the consent of the governed and in which the government serves the people;
also said people have natural rights to life, liberty and property.
6. Montesquieu
French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and
judicial powers, checks and balances (16891755)
7. Limted Government
the principle that a ruler or a government is not allpowerful, must be restricted to protect the
rights of the people
8. Due Process
, fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
9. Popular Sovereignty
A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
10. Natural Rights
the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property
11. Federalism
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
12. Republicanism
A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the
people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
13. Participatory Democracy
a system of government where rankandfile citizens rule themselves rather than electing
representatives to govern on their behalf
14. Ratification Of The Constitution Debate
Those favoring ratification of the Constitution and adoption of a strong federal government were
called Federalists. Those opposed, feared the power of the national government and were called
AntiFederalists. They wanted more protections for the rights of the states and the individual.
15. Article I Of The Constitution
Section of the Constitution laying out powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch