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This study set covers US Politics through
14 practice questions.
This set of questions covers major US political events that have occurred in the last 30 days, including significant Supreme Court decisions, legislative actions in Congress, and primary election developments. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
On what date did the U.S. Supreme Court rule to preserve access to mifepristone, a key abortion pill, allowing its telehealth dispensation to continue while legal challenges proceed?
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A
May 4, 2026
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B
May 14, 2026
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C
April 29, 2026
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D
May 11, 2026
2
What was the U.S. Supreme Court's action regarding Virginia Democrats' attempt to revive a redistricting plan favoring their party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections?
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A
The Court approved the plan with a 6-3 vote.
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B
The Court rejected their emergency appeal without comment.
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C
The Court sent the case back to the Virginia Supreme Court for further review.
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D
The Court ruled the existing map was unconstitutional and ordered a new one.
3
Which government agency's overtime regulations from 2024 were officially reinstated to their 2019 status by a final rule published on May 15, 2026?
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A
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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B
Department of Labor (DOL)
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C
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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D
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
4
The Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 15, 2026, allocates approximately how much in discretionary funding?
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A
$140 billion
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B
$157 billion
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C
$175 billion
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D
$150 billion
5
Which bipartisan bill, introduced on May 14, 2026, aims to create a newborn tax credit to assist working parents with the financial burdens of welcoming a new child?
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A
The Child Tax Credit Expansion Act
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B
The Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026
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C
The Family First Economic Relief Act
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D
The New Parent Assistance Act
6
The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced the Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act on May 13, 2026, which aims to improve foreign arms sales by:
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A
Eliminating the need for congressional approval on all sales.
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B
Authorizing a direct financing mechanism to make U.S. defense exports more attractive.
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C
Shifting all foreign military aid to grants rather than loans.
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D
Requiring all allies to purchase U.S. arms exclusively through NATO.
7
On May 12, 2026, primary elections were held in which three U.S. states?
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A
California, Texas, and Florida
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B
New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio
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C
Nebraska, New Jersey, and West Virginia
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D
Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin
8
A Brookings Institution analysis from May 12, 2026, highlighted intraparty tensions in the 2026 midterm primaries, particularly focusing on the influence of which former President within the Republican Party?
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A
Barack Obama
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B
George W. Bush
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C
Bill Clinton
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D
Donald Trump
9
According to a May 12, 2026, analysis, the 'Pax Silica' initiative, launched in December 2025, aims to strengthen U.S. supply chains for which industries, with 14 partners including Australia, Japan, and South Korea?
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A
Agriculture and food production
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B
Semiconductor manufacturing and AI development
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C
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
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D
Renewable energy and battery technology
10
Which U.S. state's congressional map, approved by voters in a special election on April 21, 2026, was ultimately not used for the 2026 midterm elections due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision on May 15, 2026?
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Texas
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B
Florida
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C
Virginia
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D
North Carolina
11
On May 13, 2026, the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing focused on what topic related to workplace safety?
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A
The impact of artificial intelligence on job displacement.
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B
Private-sector strategies for emerging safety issues and new technologies.
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C
The effectiveness of union negotiations in ensuring worker safety.
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D
Federal mandates for personal protective equipment in all industries.
12
What key legislative goal did Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) express hope for regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills passed by the House on May 15, 2026?
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A
To secure bipartisan agreement on defense spending levels.
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B
To restore regular order and pass full-year funding bills on time.
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C
To increase funding for non-defense discretionary spending.
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D
To implement significant cuts to veterans' benefits.
13
The "Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act," expected to be voted on by the House next week (May 2026), would set new rules for college athletics, including:
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A
Mandating a salary cap for all student-athletes.
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B
Prohibiting student-athletes from entering 'name, image, and likeness' (NIL) agreements.
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C
Setting a five-year eligibility cap for student-athletes and prohibiting their classification as 'employees'.
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D
Requiring all college athletic programs to be fully funded by federal grants.
14
On May 14, 2026, a bipartisan bill was introduced to create a newborn tax credit. Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential expense this legislation aims to alleviate?
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A
Hospital bills
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B
Diapers and formula
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C
Mortgage payments
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D
Car seats and cribs
