civics 4

Question 1

What does the judicial branch do?

Answer 1

It explains the laws.

Question 2

What is the highest court in the United States?

Answer 2

The Supreme Court

Question 3

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Answer 3

Nine

Question 4

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Answer 4

John Roberts

Question 5

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

Answer 5

To print money

Question 6

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

Answer 6

To give a driver’s license

Question 7

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Answer 7

Laura Kelly

Question 8

What is the capital of your state?

Answer 8

Topeka

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Democratic and Republican

Question 10

What is the political party of the President now?

Answer 10

Democratic

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Nancy Pelosi

Question 12

There are four amendments to the Constitution about
who can vote. Describe one of them.

Answer 12

Any citizen can vote.