checks and balances - a principle of government that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches, separation of powers - a principle of government that sets up a structural division of responsibilities within distinct branches, each with their own powers and processes, advice and consent - the power outlined in Article II of the U.S. Constitution in which the Senate approves appointments and treaties made by the executive branch, Article I - the article of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the structures, functions, and processes of the legislative branch of government, Article II - the article of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch of government, Article III - the article of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the structures, functions, and processes of the judicial branch of government, confirmation process - the process of the Senate approving the president’s choices for certain positions within the government, branches of government - the division of government into three parts: executive, legislative, and judicial, executive branch - the branch of government that enforces the laws, impeach - to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (ex. the U.S. president), judicial branch - the branch of government that interprets the laws and actions coming from the legislative and executive branches, law - a rule established by government or other source of authority to regulate people’s conduct or activities, legislative branch - the branch of government that makes the laws, ratification - the process of formally approving something,

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