| A | B |
| constituent | person who elects a representative to office |
| due process of law | the right of every citizen to the same fair rules in all cases brought to trial |
| Senate | the upper house of Congress |
| appropriate | to set aside money for a special purpose |
| House of Representatives | the lower house of Congress |
| appeal | ask that a decision be reviewed in a higher court |
| impeach | to bring formal charges against an official |
| executive agreement | informal agreement made by the President with other heads of states |
| jury | a panel of citizens |
| Supreme Court | the highest court in the land |
| joint committee | a group made up of both the House of Representatives and the Senate |
| standing committee | permanent committee in the House of Representatives and Senate |