Take this Quiz: 2025 civics test — practice test 5 | Zestly

Question 1

There are three branches of government. Why?

Accepted Answer

So one part does not become too powerful

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So each state can control one branch

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Because the Constitution has three articles

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So that laws can be written faster

Question 2

Who signs bills to become laws?

Accepted Answer

The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice

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The Vice President

Question 3

Who appoints federal judges?

Accepted Answer

The President

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The Senate

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The Chief Justice

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The Attorney General

Question 4

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

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Decides if laws are constitutional

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Elects the president

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Advises the President

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Writes new laws

Question 5

Which of these is a Cabinet-level position?

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Secretary of State

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Speaker of the House of Representatives

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Chief Justice of the United States

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Chair of the Federal Reserve

Question 6

Why is the Electoral College important?

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It writes the rules for state elections.

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It decides who is elected president.

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It counts the members of Congress.

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It chooses the Supreme Court justices.

Question 7

What does the judicial branch do?

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Commands the military

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Collects federal taxes

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Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

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Writes new laws

Question 8

What is the highest court in the United States?

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The Court of Appeals

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The Federal District Court

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The Department of Justice

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The Supreme Court

Question 9

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

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Five

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Nine

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Six

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Seven

Question 10

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

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Only the federal government can create courts.

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Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

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Congress may overrule any state law.

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The states may not collect taxes.