Civics Test Part 2

Who signs bills passed by Congress to turn them into laws?

• the Vice President

• the President

• the Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice of the United States

Who may veto bills passed by Congress to stop them from becoming laws?

• the Vice President

• the U.S. Supreme Court

• the State Governors

• the President

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

• advises the President

• declares war

• balances the budget

• appropriates funds

Which of the following is not a Cabinet-level position today?

• Secretary of Agriculture

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Education

• Secretary of Energy

Which of the following is not a job of the judicial branch?

• reviews laws for constitutionality

• explains laws

• proposes bills

• resolves disputes or disagreements

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Circuit Court

• the People’s Court

• the Supreme Court

• Juvenile Court

How many seats for justices are currently on the Supreme Court?

• four (4)

• seven (7)

• twelve (12)

• Nine (9)

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States today?

• John Roberts

• Earl Warren

• Clarence Thomas

• William Howard Taft

Under the U.S. Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Which of the following is not a power of the federal government?

• to issue teaching certificates

• to print money

• to declare laws unconstitutional

• to declare war

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is not a power of the states?

• protect people with the police

• offer education in public schools

• issue driver’s licenses

• make treaties with other nations