Florida Civics Literacy (FCLE) Practice Exam

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Which part of government was created to reflect the colonists' position that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed?

Legislature
Judiciary
Executive
Monarchy

The correct answer is: Legislature

In the early stages of colonial America, the Constitution was written to establish a society that upheld the principle of consent of the governed. This means that the government gets its powers and legitimacy from the people they govern. In line with this principle, the legislative branch was created to represent the people's interests and make laws on their behalf. The judiciary branch, on the other hand, interprets those laws and the executive branch enforces them. The monarchy, as seen in England at the time, does not adhere to the principle of consent of the governed, as the power is passed down through royal bloodlines rather than being derived from the people. Therefore, the legislative branch best reflects the colonists' belief in the consent of the governed, making it the correct answer.