Civics Test 1

Front

How long is a Senator's term?

Back

6 years

Front

What does the executive branch do?

Back

carries out the laws

Front

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

checks and balances

Front

The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Back

435

Front

How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?

Back

2

Front

How many U.S. Senators are there?

Back

100

Front

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Back

the President

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the powers of the president?
Grant pardons & reprieves,
Negotiate treaties,
Appoint justices to the Supreme Court

Back

Declare war

Front

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

What is an amendment?

Back

a change to the Constitution