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

Branches of Gov't

Branches Of Gov't Mahi

TermDefinition
Constitution Defines the structure of the national gov't
Legislative Branch Congress - Bicameral (House of Representatives and Senate) Makes laws of the nation Approves annual budget Confirms Presidential Appointments Raises revenue Regulates trade Declares war
Executive Branch President - (Chief officer of the nation) Executes Laws Prepares annual budget Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges
Judicial Branch Supreme Courts - (Federal courts) Judicial review Interpret the meaning of law
Separation of Powers Defines the power of branches in Articles I,II,III
Checks and Balances Each branch has limited power over the other two
Legislative over Executive Can override vetoes and impeach presidents
Legislative over Judicial Can confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices
Executive over Legislative Proposes legislation Prepares annual budget for Congress to approve special sessions vetoes
Executive over Judicial President appoints judges and checks up on them
Judicial over Legislative&Executive Can declare things unconstitutional
Legislative power during lawmaking Expressed: Listed in Constitution
Implied (After "expressed") carry out expressed laws
Lawmaking Process A bill introduced by senate or representative Work in committees
Lawmaking Process (card2) Debating the bill on each floor voting on the bill Sending it to the president
What is the annual speech the president gives while proposing legislation? State of the Union Address
The powers not given to the national government by the Constitution powers reserved for the states
primary responsibilities of national government regulate commerce
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice. 22nd Amedment
is the division of power between the states and the national government federalism
Created by: Mahi3083694
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