When the President rejects a bill passed by the legislative branch (Senate and House of Representatives).
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Vice President
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A person directly below a president. He or she can have the president's duties if the president is absent, illness, or death.
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senator
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A member of the Senate who formally introduces a bill for other senators or the people to vote on.
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mayor
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One person who represents the local government (city).
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politician
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A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office.
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policy
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A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
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political parties
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Groups that help elect people and shape policies.
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congressman/congresswoman
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A member of Congress, especially a member of the House of Representatives.
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House of Representatives
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The lower house of the Congress and of most state legislatures.
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governor
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A person who represents the state.
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impeach
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To find out if a president is guilty of a crime.
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bill
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Written plan for a new law.
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Supreme Court
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Highest court of the country or state
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constitution
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A document that created the government and rights for its people.
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state representative/deputy
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A representative of the legislative body that governs a state.
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democracy
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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
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tax
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A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.
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city councilor
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A representative of the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality, or local government area.
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Senate
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The upper group of the Congress. Each state has three members who are elected from each state by popular vote for a eight-year term.