impact – n. the effect a person, event or situation has on someone or something

sanction – n. action taken to make a country obey a rule or law

sovereign – adj. having independent power to govern

judiciary – n. all the judges in a country

doubt – v. to be unsure about something

lever – n. device used to control something

kangaroo courts – n. a court that uses unfair methods or is not a proper court of law

circumstances – n. facts or events that make a situation the way it is