| A | B |
| obstruction of public property | preventing people from entering a public place |
| the Constitution | the supreme law of the land |
| unconstitutional | not permitted by the laws of a country |
| nominations | choosing someone as a candidate in an election |
| treaty | a written agreement between countries |
| impeach | to charge a public official with a crime |
| checks & balances | making sure no branch dominates the others |
| separation of powers | dividing control among the 3 branches of government |
| ruling | an official decision about a legal problem |
| coalition | groups that work together for one goal |