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The Courts & Federal vs State Powers
4 official civics questions from the 2008 version (100 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2008 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. Topic area: american government — b: system of government. On test day the officer asks 10 questions from the full bank of 100 and you need 6 correct.
What does the judicial branch do?
Answer: reviews laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Answer: the Supreme Court
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
Answer: to print money
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Answer: provide schooling and education
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