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Civics Economic System and National Economy Flashcards

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  1. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

    Answer: Checks and balances

    The system of checks and balances gives each branch of government the ability to limit the powers of the other two branches.

  2. How many U.S. Senators are there?

    Answer: 100

    There are 100 U.S. Senators — two from each of the 50 states — who serve six-year terms.

  3. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

    Answer: 6 years

    U.S. Senators serve six-year terms, with elections staggered so roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

  4. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

    Answer: 435

    The House of Representatives has 435 voting members, with each state's representation based on its population.

  5. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

    Answer: 2 years

    U.S. Representatives serve two-year terms, meaning the entire House faces election every two years.

  6. Who is in charge of the executive branch?

    Answer: The President

    The President is the head of the executive branch, which is responsible for enforcing and implementing federal laws.