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

27=Government/USCons

What parts and ideals are in the US Constitution,

QuestionAnswer
What is the US Constitution? A written plan of Government that spells out the power and organization of our National Government
Name the first 3 articles or parts of the US Constitution Article 1= tells what the legislative (lawmaking) branch can do. Article 2= Executive branch (President-enforces the law - like a police man), Article 3= Judicial branch (courts that interpret the law). This means are the laws constitutional.
What are Articles 4, 5 ,6 ,7 about? Article 4= All states must honor laws of other states (like Driver license). Article 5=tells how to add amendments. Article 6= How US Government will pay all its debts and Constitution IS SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND. Article 7- How to ratify the Constitution
The US Constitution was created to make sure no one group has too much power. What is Separation of Powers? It divides government authority into three branches: legislative (US Congress), executive (President and the Cabinet), and judiciary (Chief Justice and other judges).
The Separation of Power is also done by something called "CHECKS AND BALANCES". What is this and give examples? This allows one branch to stop another branch from doing something wrong. Example= US Congress passes an bad law. The President and check or stop this by a "VETO". Also the US Supreme court can declare JUDICIAL REVIEW.
What is Judicial Review? The US Supreme Court can look at any law passed in America. If that law goes against the US Constitution, the courts can declare the law unconstitutional and it no longer exits.
What is Federalism? the distribution of political power/ authority is shared between the State government(to deal with local matters) and Central Government (National matters). The state then shared its power with local governments like Cleveland Heights.
Created by: marciebeggs
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