FCLE EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024.
popular sovereignty - ANSWER Government only exists with the consent of the governed
consent of the governed - ANSWER The
... [Show More] authority of a government should depend on the consent of
the people, as expressed by votes in elections
What is federalism? - ANSWER A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by
two levels of government
How many amendments does the Constitution have? - ANSWER 27
What three natural rights are included in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER Life, liberty,
and pursuit of happiness
What are the qualifications to be a senator according to Article I? - ANSWER 30 years of age, 9 years
citizen of the U.S., be an inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? - ANSWER 6 years
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? - ANSWER Rick Scott and Marco Rubio
What powers does the Senate have? - ANSWER To confirm the President's appointments that
require consent and to provide advice and consent to ratify treaties
What are the qualifications to be a representative according to Article I? - ANSWER 25 years of age,
7 years of citizen of the U.S., be an inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? - ANSWER 2 years
Name your current U.S. Representative. - ANSWER Brian Mast
Every state gets at least ___ representative. - ANSWER 1
In what month do we vote for President? - ANSWER November, the Tuesday after the first Monday
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? -
ANSWER Speaker of the House
Who signs bills to become laws? - ANSWER president
Who vetoes bills? - ANSWER president
What does the President's Cabinet do? - ANSWER Advises the President
What does the judicial branch do? - ANSWER Reviews and explains laws, resolves disputes, and
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