oath - n. a formal promise to tell the truth or to do something
misdemeanor - n. a crime that is less serious
hoax - n. an act that is meant to trick or deceive people
priority - n. something that is more important than other things
partisan - adj. strongly support one cause over another
anticipate - v. to expect
challenge - n. a difficult task or problem
checks and balances - phrase, a system in which the different parts of an organization (like a government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so no part can become too powerful