1. charging an official with a misdeed (a crime): impeachment
2. chosen; appointed (suggest someone for an election, job): nominated
3. to improve; to change: to make into a better quality: amended
4. reverse; change to the opposite position: overturn
5. whether the law or act is constitutional: constitutionality
6. court determination of constitutionality of laws passed: judicial review
Paltry means "meager" or "small": D. Paltry is the most correct answer.
In my opinion, the pat that suggests a trace of human feeling in Mr. Bumble's character is the following one: "<span>Mr. Bumble regarded Oliver's piteous and helpless look, with some astonishment, for a few seconds; hemmed three or four times in a husky manner; and after muttering something about 'that troublesome cough,' bade Oliver dry his eyes and be a good boy." Even though he has treated Oliver cruelly and severely, when he sees Oliver's distress, Mr. Bumble seems to feel some compassion for a moment.</span>