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Question 1: Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

  • Writes laws
  • Appoints Supreme Court justices
  • Commands the military
  • Vetoes legislation

Question 2: What does the President’s Cabinet do?

  • Advises the President (of the United States)
  • Leads the House of Representatives
  • Overrides Supreme Court decisions
  • Approves the national census

Question 3: Which TWO of the following are reasons why the President can serve only two terms?

  • (Because of) the 22nd Amendment
  • To keep the president from becoming too powerful
  • To ensure the President is always from a different state
  • Because it is required by the Declaration of Independence

Question 4: How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

  • Five (5)
  • Seven (7)
  • Eight (8)
  • Two (2)

Question 5: Which TWO of the following are reasons why Supreme Court justices serve for life?

  • To be independent (of politics)
  • To limit outside (political) influence
  • To ensure the President has no power
  • To allow them to change the Constitution whenever they want

Question 6: Do you know the capital of your state?

  • Yes, I have this memorized.
  • No, I haven't looked it up yet.

Question 7: Name one power of the president.

  • Appoints federal judges
  • Approves state constitutions
  • Serves as the head of the Senate
  • Issues state drivers licenses

Question 8: What does the judicial branch do?

  • Reviews laws
  • Makes laws
  • Signs bills into law
  • Commands the military

Question 9: Which TWO of the following describe how someone can acquire U.S. citizenship?

  • Naturalize
  • Derive citizenship
  • Pay federal taxes for one year
  • Marry a non-citizen

Question 10: How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

  • Five (5)
  • Four (4)
  • Six (6)
  • Three (3)

Question 11: What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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

Question 12: How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

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

Question 13: The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

  • (Because of) the 22nd Amendment
  • Because of the Bill of Rights
  • To match the terms of Supreme Court justices
  • It was required by the original 1787 Constitution

Question 14: What is the name of the President of the United States now?

  • Donald Trump
  • Kamala Harris
  • Mike Pence
  • Hillary Clinton

Question 15: How long is the term of service for a Supreme Court justice?

  • Lifetime appointment
  • Two 4-year terms
  • A single 15-year term
  • Varies by state

Question 16: Who appoints federal judges?

  • The President (of the United States)
  • The Chief Justice
  • The Governor
  • The Attorney General

Question 17: 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 18: The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

  • Federal departments and agencies
  • The Legislative Branch
  • The Judicial Branch
  • The Electoral College

Question 19: What is one part of the judicial branch?

  • Federal Courts
  • The House of Representatives
  • The Department of State
  • State Legislatures

Question 20: Name one power that is only for the states.

  • Provide schooling and education
  • Print money
  • Declare war
  • Create treaties