Vocabulary Chapter 8: McGraw-Hill

Taxes on imported goods are (a)   .

To try to achieve something, such as the election of someone to political office by taking part in planned activities refers to a ___________.

• appointment

• jurisdiction

• campaign

• tribute

The formal admission of someone to office in a ceremony is referred to as an (a)   .

When someone is assigned to a high government position, it's often referred to as an ______________.

• appointment

• inauguration

• campaign

• embargo

Because the crime took place in North County, San Diego, the Vista courts have (a)   over the case. (The power to make legal decisions and judgements)

An __________ is an organized journey or voyage for a specific purpose; especially for exploration or for a scientific purpose.

• tribute

• embargo

• expedition

• campaign

(a)   refers to money or other valuable items paid in acknowledgment of control or as the price of peace, security, or protection.

What is the term for an official ban on trade with another country?

• embargo

• tribute

• appointment

• inauguration

(a)   is the feeling of loyalty and devotion to a nation.