Question

part 2: matching (match the term to its definition)
write the correct letter next to each number.

term\tdefinition

1. ___ executive order\ta. a proposal for a law
2. ___ bill\tb. officials who advise the president
3. ___ cabinet\tc. an order from the president to the executive branch
4. ___ impeachment\td. charging an official with misconduct

part 3: short answer

1. what does “equal protection” mean in the context of the law?

write 1 - 2 sentences explaining the idea

Explanation:

An executive order is an order from the President to the Executive Branch. A bill is a proposal for a law. The cabinet consists of officials who advise the President. Impeachment is charging an official with misconduct. For the short - answer question, "equal protection" in law generally means that the government must treat people equally under the law, without discrimination based on certain characteristics like race, gender, etc.

Answer:

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. It means the government should treat people equally under the law without unjust discrimination.