2025 test · Question 52· System of Government65/20 question
What is the highest court in the United States?
Official answer
- Supreme Court
This is question 52 of 128 on the 2025 civics test, in the “System of Government” part of American Government. In the interview, the officer asks up to 20 questions and you need 12 correct answers to pass. It is one of the questions marked for applicants who qualify for the 65/20 special consideration (65 or older, with at least 20 years as a permanent resident).
The same question is also on the 2008 test, as question 38, with different official answers:
- the Supreme Court
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