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51. What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent (of politics)
To limit outside (political) influence
61. Who is the governor of your state now?
Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents
should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]
66. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The flag
71. Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
All people pay to fund the federal government
Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
Civic duty
52. What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
62. What is the capital of your state?
Answers will vary. [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.]
C: Rights and Responsibilities
67. Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
Obey the laws of the United States
Serve in the military (if needed)
Serve (help, do important work for)
the nation (if needed)
Be loyal to the United States
72. It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law
Civic duty
Makes the draft fair, if needed
53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Print paper money
Mint coins
Declare war
Create an army
Make treaties
Set foreign policy
63. There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
A male citizen of any race (can vote).
uscis.gov/citizenship*
68. How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalize
Derive citizenship
Be born in the United States*
73. The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one .
Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Escape persecution
54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Five (5)
59. Name one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education
Provide protection (police)
Provide safety (fire departments)
Give a driver’s license
Approve zoning and land use
64. Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens
Citizens of the United States
U.S. citizens
69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Vote
Run for office
Join a political party
Help with a campaign
Join a civic group
Join a community group
Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue)
Contact elected officials
Support or oppose an issue or policy
Write to a newspaper
74. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
(For) life
Lifetime appointment
(Until) retirement
60. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
(It states that the) powers not given to the federal
government belong to the states or to the people.
uscis.gov/citizenship
65. What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of religion
The right to bear arms
70. What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote
Pay taxes
Obey the law
Serve in the military
Run for office
Work for local, state, or federal government
75. What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans
People from Africa*