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

ch7 civics

QuestionAnswer
a group of people named by each state legislature to select to president and vice presisent ELECTORAL COLLEGE
person appointed to vote in presidental elections for the mayor canidates ELECTOR
a rule or command that has the force of law EXECUTIVE ORDER
a declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment PARDON
an order to delay a persons punishment until a higher court can hear the case REPRIEVE
a pardon to a group of people AMNESTY
a nations overall plan for dealing wiht other nations FOREIGN POLICY
the ability to keep the country safe from attack or harm NATIONAL SECURITY
a formal agreement between the goverment of two or move countries TREATY
an agreement between the leader of another country EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT
an official reprensentatives of a countrys goverment AMBASADOR
an effort to punish another nation by imposing trade barriers TRADE SANCTION
an agreement among a group of nations that prohibites trading with a target nation EMBARGO
a group of advisers to the president that includes the heads of 14 top level excutive department CABINET
the collective agencies and employees of the executive branch FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY
federal board or commission that is not part of any cabinet department INDEPENDENT AGENCY
business owned and operated by the federal government GOVERMENT CORPORATION
a person appointed to a federal position by the president POLITICAL APPOINTEE
the practice of hiring government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and merit CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM
person hired into a federal position CIVIL SERVICE WORKER
hiring people into government jobs on the basis of their qualifications MERIT SYSTEM
Created by: hispanic911
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