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    Florida Civic Literacy Examination Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? - Roman 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? - by limiting government authority A certain country is characterized by the following traits: 1. power achieved through inheri tance 2. same ruling family for over a century 3. finite freedoms and rights 4. hierarchical social status 5. single established state religion The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following principles? - divine right of kings Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? - the referendum What is the principal function of a written constitution? - outlining the structure and powers of a government Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? - keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful Which modern process would be suppor ted by the ancient Greeks? - electing governors Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? - civil law Use the passage below, from an exchang e between former president Nixon and a television interviewer, to answer the question that follows. "Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal" -- Richard M. Nixon Source: The Washington Post, June 5, 1977 Which constitutional princ iple does the statement from President Nixon contradict? - rule of law

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