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Chapter 9
The Presidency of George Washington Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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A small group of people who are formally chosen to give advice to a government leader. | Cabinet |
The city that is the official seat of government in a country or state. | Capital |
A scientist who studies the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space. | Astronomer |
The level of government that deals with national matters. | Central Government |
The highest-ranking leader of an organization. | Chief Executive |
The fixed period of time that something lasts, often referring to how long an elected official holds office. | Term |
A person whose job is to determine the size, shape, and boundaries of land. | Surveyor |
A a person in favor of a system of government that has a strong central government. | Federalist |
The government department responsible for money and taxes. | Treasury |
Someone or something regarded as an excellent example to follow or imitate. | Model |
The rights and powers held by individual U.S. states rather than by the federal government. | States’ Rights |
An organized group of people with similar political beliefs that seeks to influence public policy by getting like-minded candidates elected to public office. | Political Party |
The title typically given to the chief executive and head of government in a presidential democracy. | President |
High regard or esteem. | Respect |