US Citizenship Test Practice (Civics) 2026: Übungstest 3

1. Frage 1 von 20

   Who signs bills to become laws?

   • AThe Speaker of the House
   • BThe Chief Justice
   • CThe Vice President
   • DThe President (of the United States)
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   Antwort: D. The President (of the United States)

   After both houses of Congress pass a bill, the President signs it to make it law. (Official question 43.)

2. Frage 2 von 20

   Who vetoes bills?

   • AThe President (of the United States)
   • BThe Vice President
   • CThe Supreme Court
   • DThe Senate
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   Antwort: A. The President (of the United States)

   The President can veto (reject) a bill passed by Congress. (Official question 44.)

3. Frage 3 von 20

   Who appoints federal judges?

   • AThe President (of the United States)
   • BState governors
   • CThe Chief Justice
   • DThe Speaker of the House
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   Antwort: A. The President (of the United States)

   The President appoints federal judges. The Senate then votes to confirm them. (Official question 45.)

4. Frage 4 von 20

   The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

   • AHouse of Representatives
   • BSenate
   • CSupreme Court
   • DCabinet
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   Antwort: D. Cabinet

   The executive branch includes the President, the Cabinet, and federal departments and agencies. (Official question 46.)

5. Frage 5 von 20

   What does the President's Cabinet do?

   • AWrites federal laws
   • BElects the President
   • CAdvises the President (of the United States)
   • DDecides court cases
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   Antwort: C. Advises the President (of the United States)

   Cabinet members lead the big federal departments and give the President advice. (Official question 47.)

6. Frage 6 von 20

   What are two Cabinet-level positions?

   • AChief Justice and Speaker of the House
   • BSecretary of State and Attorney General
   • CSenate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader
   • DGovernor and Lieutenant Governor
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   Antwort: B. Secretary of State and Attorney General

   Cabinet-level positions include the Attorney General and the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Labor and others. The Chief Justice and Speaker belong to other branches. (Official question 48.)

7. Frage 7 von 20

   Why is the Electoral College important?

   • AIt writes the federal budget.
   • BIt decides who is elected president.
   • CIt decides who sits on the Supreme Court.
   • DIt chooses the members of the Senate.
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   Antwort: B. It decides who is elected president.

   The Electoral College elects the President. It is a compromise between a popular vote and a vote by Congress. (Official question 49.)

8. Frage 8 von 20

   What is one part of the judicial branch?

   • AThe Cabinet
   • BSupreme Court
   • CThe Electoral College
   • DCongress
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   Antwort: B. Supreme Court

   The judicial branch is made up of the Supreme Court and the other federal courts. (Official question 50.)

9. Frage 9 von 20

   What does the judicial branch do?

   • ACollects taxes
   • BWrites laws
   • CDecides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
   • DVetoes bills
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   Antwort: C. Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution

   The courts review and explain laws, settle disputes about the law and decide if a law goes against the Constitution. (Official question 51.)

10. Frage 10 von 20

    What is the highest court in the United States?

    • AA federal court of appeals
    • BThe Senate
    • CA state supreme court
    • DSupreme Court
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    Antwort: D. Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court is the highest court. Its decisions are final. (Official question 52.)

11. Frage 11 von 20

    How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

    • ASeven (7)
    • BEleven (11)
    • CTwelve (12)
    • DNine (9)
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    Antwort: D. Nine (9)

    The Supreme Court has nine seats: the Chief Justice and eight associate justices. (Official question 53.)

12. Frage 12 von 20

    How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

    • ASeven (7)
    • BThree (3)
    • CNine (9)
    • DFive (5)
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    Antwort: D. Five (5)

    A case is usually decided by a majority of the nine justices, which is five. (Official question 54.)

13. Frage 13 von 20

    How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

    • ATen years
    • BUntil the next presidential election
    • C(For) life
    • DFour years
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    Antwort: C. (For) life

    Justices have a lifetime appointment. They serve until they die, retire or are removed. (Official question 55.)

14. Frage 14 von 20

    Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

    • ASo the President can control the court
    • BTo be independent (of politics)
    • CBecause there are not enough judges
    • DBecause elections for judges cost too much
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    Antwort: B. To be independent (of politics)

    Lifetime terms let justices decide cases without worrying about elections or political pressure. (Official question 56.)

15. Frage 15 von 20

    Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

    • AJohn G. Roberts, Jr.
    • BAmy Coney Barrett
    • CSonia Sotomayor
    • DClarence Thomas
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    Antwort: A. John G. Roberts, Jr.

    As of October 2026, the Chief Justice is John G. Roberts, Jr. ("John Roberts" is also accepted). This answer can change after an election or appointment, so check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview. (Official question 57.)

16. Frage 16 von 20

    Name one power that is only for the federal government.

    • AApprove zoning and land use
    • BGive a driver's license
    • CPrint paper money
    • DProvide schooling and education
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    Antwort: C. Print paper money

    Only the federal government can print money, mint coins, declare war, create an army and make treaties. The other choices are state powers. (Official question 58.)

17. Frage 17 von 20

    Name one power that is only for the states.

    • AGive a driver's license
    • BMake treaties
    • CPrint paper money
    • DDeclare war
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    Antwort: A. Give a driver's license

    States give driver's licenses, run schools, provide police and fire protection, and approve zoning. The other choices are federal powers. (Official question 59.)

18. Frage 18 von 20

    What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

    • AIt ends slavery.
    • BIt limits the President to two terms.
    • CIt says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
    • DIt gives women the right to vote.
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    Antwort: C. It says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

    The 10th Amendment keeps powers not given to the federal government for the states or the people. (Official question 60.)

19. Frage 19 von 20

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

    • ACitizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.
    • BOnly men can vote.
    • COnly people who own land can vote.
    • DYou must pay a tax to vote.
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    Antwort: A. Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.

    The voting amendments say citizens 18 and older can vote, no one has to pay a poll tax, women and men can vote, and a male citizen of any race can vote. (Official question 63.)

20. Frage 20 von 20

    Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

    • AAnyone with a work permit
    • BAnyone living in the United States
    • CAll permanent residents
    • DU.S. citizens
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    Antwort: D. U.S. citizens

    Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, run for federal office and serve on a jury. (Official question 64.)

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Die echte Prüfung: 12 correct out of up to 20 questions asked out loud (2025 version)