Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

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What concept suggests that a government's power comes from the consent of its people?

Enlightenment
Social contract
Federalism
Consent of the governed

The correct answer is: Consent of the governed

The concept of "consent of the governed" suggests that a government's power comes from the consent of the people it governs. This means that the citizens have given their permission for the government to have authority over them. Option A, "Enlightenment," refers to an intellectual movement in the 18th century that emphasized reason and individualism. Option B, "Social contract," is a theory that explains why people form governments and agree to be governed. While this concept is often associated with the idea of consent of the governed, it does not explicitly state that the government's power comes from the consent of its people. Option C, "Federalism," refers to a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller regional governments. While this concept is important in understanding the distribution of power within a government, it does not directly address the source of the government's power.