Save
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

SS Ch10 SW Week3

4th Grade History Textbook Chapter 10

TermDefinition
Legislative Branch Branch of the government that makes the laws.
Budget A written plan for spending money.
Executive Branch Branch of government that carries out the laws.
Bill A plan for a new law.
Veto The right of a branch of government to say “no” to a bill
Judicial Branch The branch of government that makes sure laws made by the legislative branch are fair and agree with the state or federal constitution.
Jury Trial The examination in a case in which a group of citizens decides whether a person accused of a crime or other wrongdoing should be found guilty or not guilty.
Initiative An amendment to a constitution made directly by voters instead of by the legislature.
Petition Signed request for action.
Checks and Balances The system of government that requires that each branch of government must answer to the other branches
Constitution A plan for how government should work
Term The length of time that an elected official stays in office.
Constitutional Agreeing with the constitution
Created by: Ms. Nuccio
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