| A | B |
| Impeachment | Trial of a government official for misconduct in office |
| System of Checks and Balances | Government with specific authority given to three different branches |
| Republic | Government where voters elect representatives |
| Congress | Legislative branch of government |
| Amendment | A change or alteration |
| Supreme Court | Judiciary branch of government |
| Democracy | Government where every adult citizen may vote on all issues |
| Political Party | A private organization of citizens who select and promote political candidates |
| Sovereignty | Freedom from external control |
| President and Vice-President | Executive Branch of government |