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Question 1: Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

  • Federalist Papers
  • The Marshall Plan
  • The Northwest Ordinance
  • The Bill of Rights (original 1789 draft)

Question 2: What is the highest court in the United States?

  • Supreme Court
  • The President's Cabinet
  • The Court of Military Appeals
  • The International Court of Justice

Question 3: Which TWO of the following are Cabinet-level positions?

  • Vice-President
  • Secretary of Agriculture
  • Governor
  • Mayor

Question 4: What is the name of the current Chief Justice of the United States?

  • John G. Roberts, Jr.
  • Merrick Garland
  • Nancy Pelosi
  • Antonin Scalia

Question 5: How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

  • Nine (9)
  • Six (6)
  • Ten (10)
  • Eight (8)

Question 6: How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

  • (For) life
  • For a maximum of 10 years
  • Until the President who appointed them leaves office
  • Until they are 65 years old

Question 7: Which FOUR of the following rights are guaranteed to everyone living in the United States?

  • Freedom of expression
  • Freedom of religion
  • Freedom to petition the government
  • Freedom of assembly
  • The right to run for President

Question 8: What is the highest court in the United States?

  • Supreme Court
  • Federal District Court
  • Court of Appeals
  • State Supreme Court

Question 9: Which TWO of the following are reasons why Supreme Court justices serve for life?

  • To limit outside (political) influence
  • To be independent (of politics)
  • To make sure they are always the oldest members of government
  • To give the states more power over federal laws

Question 10: Which THREE of the following are powers that belong only to the states?

  • Give a driver’s license
  • Provide safety (fire departments)
  • Approve zoning and land use
  • Declare war on foreign nations

Question 11: What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

  • Freedom of religion
  • The right to bear arms
  • Freedom to petition the government
  • The right to free housing

Question 12: Which THREE of the following are promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?

  • Obey the laws of the United States
  • Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
  • Give up loyalty to other countries
  • Support the British Monarchy

Question 13: What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

  • The United States
  • The President
  • The Supreme Court
  • State governments

Question 14: Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

  • Citizens
  • All residents
  • Green card holders
  • Visa holders

Question 15: Which TWO of the following are the primary focus of the Pledge of Allegiance?

  • The flag
  • The United States
  • The Congress
  • The state capital

Question 16: Do you know the name of the current Governor of your state?

  • Yes, I am prepared to answer this.
  • No, I still need to learn this.

Question 17: Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

  • Citizens of the United States
  • Diplomats
  • Permanent residents
  • International students

Question 18: Which TWO of the following explain why the Declaration of Independence is important?

  • It says all people are created equal.
  • It identifies inherent rights.
  • It created the United States Senate.
  • It granted the right to vote to all citizens over 18.

Question 19: Which TWO terms describe the economic system of the United States?

  • Capitalism
  • Free market economy
  • Mercantilism
  • Feudalism

Question 20: Which TWO of the following describe the length of time a Supreme Court justice may serve?

  • Until they decide to retire
  • Less than 7 years
  • Exactly four years
  • Until the next census