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American Government: System of Government · Set 3 of 3 · 2008 test

The Courts, Powers, Officials and Parties Practice Test (2008 test)

What this set covers: The Supreme Court and Chief Justice, federal and state powers, your governor and capital, political parties, and the Speaker.

11 questions · Questions 37–47 of the official list · Free · Taking the 2025 test?

Questions in this set

  1. What does the judicial branch do?
  2. What is the highest court in the United States?
  3. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
  4. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
  5. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
  6. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
  7. Who is the Governor of your state now?
  8. What is the capital of your state?
  9. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
  10. What is the political party of the President now?
  11. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Up to date as of October 21, 2026: checked against the official USCIS civics test questions and answers.