Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

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What phrase best describes the governmental concept ‘consent of the governed’?

Authority by sanction of the monarchy

Authority by sanction of the military

Authority by sanction of the people

The concept of 'consent of the governed' refers to the idea that a government's legitimacy and authority comes from the consent and approval of its citizens. It means that the people have the power to determine who governs them and how they are governed.

Option A, B, and D are incorrect because they all suggest that the source of authority in a government comes from a single entity (monarchy, military, or church), rather than the collective will of the people. Option C is the only choice that accurately reflects the concept of 'consent of the governed.'

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Authority by sanction of the church

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