Civics Practice

What does the judicial branch do?

• Decide the Constitutionality of laws
• Write and pass new legislation
• Authorize military action
• Federal law enforcement

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The U.S. Supreme Court
• State Supreme Court
• Federal Court
• The Presidential Court

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 6
• 9
• 12
• 18

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

• Clarence Thomas
• Ruth Ginsberg
• Sonia Sotomayor
• John Roberts

Who is the chief executive of a state?

• The Governor
• The Lieutenant Governor
• The state Comptroller
• The Senator

What is one responsibility that is only for United States Citizens?

• Serve on a jury
• Pay a poll tax
• Mandatory military service
• Gun ownership

Which is a way that Americans can participate in the U.S. political process?

• publicly defame a political opponent
• throw rocks at public offices
• publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
• commit voter fraud

What are two rights of all American citizens?

• right to bear arms, right to free speech
• right to vote, right to a job
• right to succeed, right to pursue happiness
• right to free speech, fright to free healthcare

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The U.S. Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Supreme Court
• Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

What is an amendment?

• It's a change to the Constitution
• Its' a vote in Congress
• It's the process by which Supreme Court Justices are chosen
• It's part of the Electoral College