| A | B |
|---|
| appropriate | to set aside money for a special purpose |
| standing committees | permanent committees in the House and Senate that study special issues |
| joint committees | groups made up of both House and Senate members |
| impeach | to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a federal official (carried out by the House of Representatives) |
| constituents | the people who elect specific Senators and Representatives |
| executive agreement | informal agreements made by the President with leaders of other nations |
| jury | a panel of citizens who make court decisions |
| appeal | to ask that a court decision be reviewed by a higher court |
| due process of law | the right to a fair hearing or trial |
