Full FCLE Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard that protects the rights of minority citizens? Options: Power of state governors to uphold the principle of states' rights, States' authority in determining the rules and process for elections, Amendment ratification process requiring the support of three-fourths of the states, Federal government control limiting the minimum age of legal voters

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Amendment ratification process requiring the support of three-fourths of the states

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The concept in American democracy that no one is above the law originated from what political document? Options: The English Bill of Rights, The Magna Carta, The Social Contract, The Mayflower Compact

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The Magna Carta

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At what level of government would citizens vote for the following political offices: mayor, city council, board of commissioners?

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Local

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Why did some Founders want the Bill of Rights to be added to the U.S. Constitution?

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To ensure a limited federal government

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Which of the following defines popular sovereignty as conceived by the Founders? Options: Government that is determined by the majority of voters, Government that involves power being shared between federal and state governments, Government that is created by and subject to the will of the people, Government that is broken into three separate but equal branches

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Government that is created by and subject to the will of the people

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When questioned about being involved in a string of burglaries, Chris declined to talk to the police to prevent self-incrimination. From what amendment does Chris draw this legal protection?

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Fifth Amendment

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How can Congress check the powers of the president? Options: By appointing federal judges, By creating lower courts, By overriding a veto, By declaring a law unconstitutional

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By overriding a veto

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On which part of the Constitution is the Supreme Court relying in this statement by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. regarding unconditional freedom to criticize official conduct?

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First Amendment

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What is the main goal of separation of powers?

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To prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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What federal government office is elected every two years?

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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives