Question 37

What does the judicial branch do?

reviews laws. explains laws. resolves disputes (disagreements). decides if a law goes against the Constitution.

Question 38

What is the highest court in the United States?

the Supreme Court

Question 39

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the number of justices on the Supreme Court.

Question 40

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Chief Justice of the United States.

Question 41

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

to print money. to declare war. to create an army. to make treaties.

Question 42

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and education. provide protection (police). provide safety (fire departments). give a driver’s license. approve zoning and land use.

Question 43

Who is the Governor of your state now?

District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.

Question 44

What is the capital of your state?

District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.

Question 45

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

Question 46

What is the political party of the President now?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the political party of the President.

Question 47

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.