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

Government

The Constitution: Formal and Informal Amendments

QuestionAnswer
What is the Bill of Rights? The first 10 amendments that set out the basic rights the government can't infringe, such as freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of assembly.
What is separation of power? Government power is distributed among three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.
If a change is written in the Constitution, then it's a ..... Formal amendment
If an amendment doesn't change the Constitution expressly, but change its interpretation, then it's a........ Informal amendment
What makes a informal amendment? 1.) Basic legislation 2.)Supreme Court ruling 3.)Executive action 4.)Custom
Which branch has the power to make laws? Legislative branch
Which branch has the power to enforce laws? Executive branch
Which branch has the power to interpret laws? Judicial branch
If the Court feels that either the legislative or/ and executive branch is not right, then it declares the action __________. Unconstitutional
What is the Court's power to determine the constitutionality of a government action? Judicial review
Why does the executive agreement has more freedom than a treaty? It doesn't has to be approve by the Senate
Why did George Washington opposed the formation of political parties? He was afraid that they would divide the nation.
What expanded the executive power, despite not having a power to declare war? Executive agreement
What is the 1st amendment about (Bill of Rights)? Basic freedoms (freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition)
What is the 9th amendment about (Bill of Rights)?
Created by: U0105006
Popular American Government 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