Civics Test Review (Sets #7-10)

Why is the Electoral College important?

• It decides who is elected to the Senate

• It decides who is elected to the House of Representatives

• It decides who will be on the Supreme Court

• It decides who will be elected President

What does the judicial branch do?

• Make laws

• Vetoes laws

• Decides disputes or constitutionality of laws

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?

• For life

• Until retirement

• They can be removed if they do something illegal

• all of the above

• none of the above

Why do Supreme Court justices serve for life?

• Congress is lazy and doesn't want to confirm them every term

• Because it is too hard to get voters to elect them

• They are supposed to be independent of politics

Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• John Roberts

• Bernie Sanders

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Stephen Breyer

Which powers are only for the FEDERAL government (check all that apply)

• Provide local services like schools and police

• Print money

• Declare war

• Make immigration policy

• Issue marriage and drivers licenses

Which powers are only for the STATE government (check all that apply)

• Provide local services like schools and police

• Print money

• Declare war

• Make immigration policy

• Issue marriage and drivers licenses

What is the capital of California AND who is the Governor?

• Los Angeles; Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Sacramento; Jerry Brown

• Sacramento; Gavin Newsom

• San Francisco; Nancy Pelosi

There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which option below is true:

• You have to own land in order to vote

• Anyone who is 18 can vote

• You have to pay a toll tax to vote

• All of the above are true

• None of the above are true

What are 3 rights of everyone living in the United States? (choose 3!)

• You can freely speak your opinions

• You can protest the government

• You have to pay taxes

• You can shoot someone who looks suspicious in your neighborhood

• You can freely practice your religion or choose not to have one