| A | B |
|---|
| Bill of Rights | the first ten amendments to the Constitution |
| interpret | explain the meaning of the law |
| secretaries | heads of the departments of the executive branch |
| cabinet | a group made up of the secretaries of government who act as advisers to the President |
| impeach | to charge with a crime |
| unconstitutional | not allowed by the Constitution |
| bill | a proposed law sent to the legislature for approval |
| law | a bill that has been passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President |
| veto | power of the President to refuse to approve a bill passed by Congress |
| separation of powers | division of powers among the different branches of government |
| checks and balances | sharing and balancing of power among the different branches of government |
