Civics Test Civics Economic System and National Economy 2

Question 1

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

Answer

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

Question 2

How many U.S. Senators are there?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

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

Question 4

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Accepted Answer

435

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

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

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