Vocab #2

2. Counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups
3. The upper house of the U.S. Congress, a bi-cameral legislature that also includes the House Of Representative
7. A regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election
9. The VP of the US is the second-highest ranking office in the office in the executive branch of the US
10. The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and the final court of the appeal in the federal judicial system
12. A person nominated for election (In this context)
14. (In the US) A preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a principal, especially presidential election

1. (In the US) A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and VP
4. A preference or inclination for or against a person or thing that can interfere with impartial judgment
5. Established in Artical II, sectiond of the Constitution, the cabinets role is to advise the president on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each members respective office
6. A proposed law, presented to a legislature for consideration
8. The president of the US is the head of the state and head of government of the US
11. An organized course of action to achieve a goal
12. A national legislative body, espescially that of the US
13. An act of vesting the legislative executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies