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

Foundations 3

Foundations of U.S. Democracy (Colonial Influences)

TermDefinition
Rule of Law The idea that all people must follow the laws, and that the laws are enforced fairly
Self-government People can make decisions on how their government should work.
Due process People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and treat all people the same way.
Limited government A government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement.
Individual rights A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without government restrictions.
Magna Cart document written by the nobility to limit the power of King John. It introduced the concept of limited government, individual rights, rule of law, and due process.
Mayflower Compact document written after British colonists mistakenly landed in MA instead of VA and worried about who was in charge. It introduced the concept of self-government.
English Bill of Rights document written to expand the rights of Parliament and the people even further
Albany Plan of Union document written to unify the colonists against the French during the French and Indian War. Though it was ultimately unsuccessful, it introduced the concept of unifty for the independent colonies.
Created by: user-1727063
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