FCLE Practice

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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 citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?

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by limiting government authority

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What is the principal function of a written constitution?

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outlining the structure and powers of a government

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Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? "Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"--Richard M. Nixon

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rule of law

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In the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth settlers pledged to unite into "a civil body politic" and agreed to make and abide by laws that "insured the general Good of the Colony." What founding document did this set a precedent for?

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U.S. Constitution

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The U.S. Supreme Court enabled which government practices to continue in its ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?

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segregating public facilities

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Which legislation reflects federal efforts to regulate transportation? Options: Interstate Commerce Act, Sherman Anti-Trust Act, Bland-Allison Act, Pendleton Act

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Interstate Commerce Act

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Which circumstance would require a search warrant? Options: searching persons with reasonable suspicion, examining evidence that is in plain view, searching school lockers for contraband, examining the contents of a hotel room

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examining the contents of a hotel room

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Which document contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the Thirteenth Amendment's language regarding slavery and involuntary servitude? Options: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinances, Federalist Papers

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Northwest Ordinances

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Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? Roman, Egyptian, Greek, Persian

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Roman

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Which of the following cases resulted in a decision that undermined civil rights and liberties in prioritization of national security?
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, Brown v. Board of Education, District of Columbia v. Heller, Korematsu v. United States

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Korematsu v. United States