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

National Goverment

QuestionAnswer
What are the three branches of government? Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What does the Legislative Branch do? Makes the laws, approves annual budget, confirms presidential appointments, raises revenue through taxes, regulates interstate and foreign trade, and declares war.
How many people are in the Senate? 100, 2 per state.
How many people are in Congress? 435, based upon state populations.
What does the Executive branch do? Executes the laws, prepares annual budget, appoints cabinet members, administers federal bureaucracy.
Who heads the Executive Branch? The current president.
Who heads the Legislative Branch? The current members of Congress.
Who heads the Judicial Branch? The current Supreme Court.
What does the Judicial Branch do? Exercises Judicial review, the federal courts try cases involving federal law and questions involving interpretation of the Constitution.
Which articles define the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches? Articles 1, 2, and 3.
What is Checks and Balances? Where each of the three branches of the national government limits the exercise of power by the other two branches.
What can Congress do? Override presidential vetoes, impeach and convict a president, and confirm or refuse federal courts/ justices.
What branch of government can declare presidential acts unconstitutional? Judicial Branch. ( The Supreme Court )
Who nominates judges for the Supreme court? The Executive Branch ( The president )
What branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional? The Judicial Branch. ( The Supreme Court )
What branch of government can remove judges from office and confirms the presidents nominations? The Legislative Branch. ( Congress )
What branch of government can veto congressional legislation? The Executive Branch ( The president )
What branch of government approves presidential nominations and controls the budget. The Legislative Branch ( Congress )
What branch of government can impeach the president? The Legislative Branch ( Congress )
What are the responsibilities of the president? Chief of state, Chief executive, Chief legislator, Commander in chief, Chief diplomat, Chief of party, Chief citizen.
Created by: 3119244
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