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Impeachment

A process by which the House of Representatives formally charges a federal official with misconduct. If impeached by the House, the official is then tried by the Senate, and a two-thirds vote in the Senate is required for removal from office.

High Crimes and Misdemeanors

The constitutional standard for impeachment. It refers to serious abuses of power or breaches of public trust by government officials, not necessarily criminal offenses.

Preliminary Injunction

A court order issued early in a lawsuit that temporarily prevents a party from doing something or requires them to do something, usually to preserve the status quo until a final decision can be made in the case.

Article II Authority

Refers to the powers granted to the President of the United States by Article II of the Constitution, which include acting as Commander-in-Chief, conducting foreign policy, and executing laws.

Separation of Powers

A fundamental principle of the U.S. government that divides governmental authority into distinct branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

An independent agency of the U.S. federal government primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.