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Up to date as of October 21, 2026

American Government: System of Government · Set 4 of 4

The Courts and Federal and State Powers Practice Test

What this set covers: The Supreme Court and its justices, federal and state powers, the 10th Amendment, and your state's governor and capital.

13 questions · Questions 50–62 of the official list · Free · Taking the 2008 test?

Questions in this set

  1. What is one part of the judicial branch?
  2. What does the judicial branch do?
  3. What is the highest court in the United States?
  4. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
  5. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
  6. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
  7. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
  8. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
  9. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
  10. Name one power that is only for the states.
  11. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
  12. Who is the governor of your state now?
  13. What is the capital of your state?

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