Civics Practice

Front

What constitutional principle prevents any single branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

How many U.S. Senators currently serve in Congress?

Back

100

Front

Who has the power to sign bills into law?

Back

The President

Front

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

Back

July 4, 1776

Front

In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?

Back

1787

Front

What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

Constitution

Front

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

Back

President

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who is the “father of our country”?

Back

George Washington

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9