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 |