FCLE Practice Test 12

10 free FCLE practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.

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Competency Three: Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-government

Use the excerpt below, from an Anti-Federalist essay (1787), to answer the question that follows.

Based on the excerpt, which position would the author most likely support?

“In a republic, the manners, sentiments, and interests of the people should be similar. If this be not the case, there will be a constant clashing of opinions; and the representatives of one part will be continually striving against those of the other.”

Source: Brutus No. 1 (October 18, 1787)