A draft of a written proposal to form a new law, alter a current law, or remove an existing law.

The advisory group that includes the Vice President and the 15 executive department heads.

The branch of the federal government responsible for implementing and enforcing the country’s laws, managing foreign relations, and overseeing national defense. 

A presidential directive, written with the full force of law, that does not require congressional approval.

The division of powers between the levels of government.

Important people from other countries.

1. A rule that regulates the behavior and social norms of society.

The branch of the federal government responsible for writing legislation, regulating interstate commerce, controlling the budget, affirming or rejecting treaties and presidential appointments, overseeing federal agencies, impeaching and removing federal officers, and declaring war. 

The branch of the federal government responsible for interpreting laws, determining their constitutionality, and ensuring they are applied fairly across all cases.

The responsibility and ability to make determinations on the constitutionality of laws.

The power to stop or reject a decision by a law-making body.

To approve and make an official binding agreement.

Article of the Constitution that ensures federal law takes precedence (or priority) over state law when they are in direct conflict.

Agreements between two or more countries.