the part of the U.S. government that makes laws; also called Congress

the part of the U.S. government that carries out, or executes, laws; led by the president and vice president

the part of the U.S. government that interprets laws; includes the Supreme Court and all federal courts

a system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches

to refuse to approve proposals of government

the process by which a president or leader has charges brought against them; if convicted of the charges, the leader can be removed from office

the highest federal court; decides whether laws follow the United States’ Constitution and has the power to undo the decisions of lower courts