Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

U2, U.S. government

U.S. government

QuestionAnswer
this idea borrowed from the Magna Carta means that both the government and the people being governed must obey the laws the Rule of Law
this is a document the the nobles made King John sign in 1215 Magna Carta
this ruler is responsible for the the first written code of laws Code of Hammurabi
this is the right all human have- life liberty and the right to own property natural rights
this philosopher said that the best way to limit the government is to separate the balance the power Montesquieu
believed in the social contract theory that said that the people can overthrow the government if they break the peoples rights John locke
he organized roman laws into a code Justinian
when power is separated into branches separation of power
the idea that people agree to give up some freedom to government social contract
when deciding a court case they look back at old ones precedent
system of law based on court decisions instead of written laws common law
citizens elect a small group to represent them republic
Created by: mikeburch
Popular U.S. History sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards