Unit 4 Vocab

2. The legislative branch of the federal government. It is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives and is responsible for making federal laws.
3. A legislature that has two separate chambers, or houses. The U.S. Congress is bicameral because it has the Senate and the House of Representatives.
6. One of the two chambers of Congress. Each state has two senators who represent the people of that state.
8. The highest court in the United States. It interprets the Constitution and federal laws and can decide whether laws or government actions violate the Constitution.
11. The act of choosing or assigning someone to an official position. The president appoints many federal officials, including ambassadors and federal judges.
13. The power of the president or a governor to reject a bill passed by a legislature.Congress can override a presidential veto with enough votes.

1. One of the two chambers of Congress. The number of representatives each state has depends on its population.
4. The formal process of accusing a federal official, such as the president, of seriouswrongdoing. Impeachment does not automatically remove the official from office.
5. An official decision to forgive a group of people for certain offenses, often connected to political actions or violations of a law
7. A group of lawmakers who meet to study a topic, discuss ideas, and work on bills before the full group votes.
9. Powers specifically listed in the Constitution and given to the federal government.Examples include collecting taxes, declaring war, and regulating trade between states.
10. A group of leaders who head major executive departments and advise the president on important issues.
12. An official act of forgiveness that can remove or reduce the legal consequences of a federal crime. The president can grant pardons for federal offenses.