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Florida FCLE Review #1
Florida FCLE Review #1
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1
Laws against defamation, including libel & slander, property damage & breach of contract represent which legal concern?
juvenile law
criminal law
civil law
military law
2
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict?
equality
rule of law
separation of powers
republicanism
3
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
Roman
Persian
Greek
Egyptian
4
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other govts
assuring that the govt spends only as much money as it takes in
establishing accountability for the govt when levying taxes
keeping any of the 3 branches of govt from becoming too powerful
5
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
hiring press secretaries
appointing a majority leader
nominating an ambassador
electing governors
6
The making and keeping of a country's traits below is based on which of thefollowing principles?
social contract theory
divine right of kings
due process of law
popular sovereignty
7
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
outlining the structure and powers of a government
confirming resistance to civil disobedience
declaring the independence of a state
resolving disagreements between competing parties
8
The Athenians divided powers ofgovt btw 2 assemblies & guaranteed rights to all male citizens. Which principal matches?
limiting govertment authority
improving government services
reducing government expenditures
choosing government leaders
9
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the US is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
referendum
presidential election
primary election
nominating convention
10
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
dictatorship
monarchy
communism
republic
