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

US Government

QuestionAnswer
What is the Preamble? the introduction to the constitution
What is the Legislative Branch's primary job? make laws
Congress stands for two groups? House of Representatives and Senate
How many are in the House of Representatives? House-435
How many members are there in Senate? 100
How long is House term? House-2 yr.
How long is a Senate term? senate-6 yr.
What is main job of the Executive Branch? execute, or enforce, the laws
What is the title of the chief executive of the executive branch? President
What is the title of the second-in-command? Vice President
What month is the Presidential election held? November
When is the President inaugurated? January 20th
What is the job of the Judicial branch interpret the laws
What is the name of the highest court? Supreme Court
what are the titles of the people who serves on the high court? justices
How many judges are in our highest court? 9
How long do the Justices serve? until the die or retire
How many amendments are there? 27
What are the first 10 amendments called? Bill of Rights
Who makes up Congress? House of Representatives and Congress
What is the system of checks and balances in the US government The three branches of government, sWhat o one part has all the power
What does JUDICIAL mean? Related to the court of law or judges
What is a democracy? A government where the people of the country elect the people who will represent them.
What is an election? When people can vote for the President, Senator, Representative
What is the Bill of Rights? The first 10 amendments which give the American people all their freedoms and rights.
What is the Presidential cabinet People who are appointed by the President and help him make decisions for the American people
Who is the Vice President? He is next in line to be President if something happens to the President
What does approve mean? Yes
Created by: thelfrich
Popular 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