impeach – v. to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office
betray – v. to do something that does not agree with (your beliefs, principles, etc.)
evasive – adj. not honest or direct
checks and balances – n. a system in which the different parts of an organization (such as a government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful
tenure – n. the amount of time that a person holds a job, office or title
steadfast – adj. very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause; not changing
benefit – v. to be useful or helpful to (someone or something)