Unit 1 Chapter 3 Vocabulary

The act of stepping down from or leaving a job.

• neutral

• resignation

• precedent

• liberty

An example for future actions or decisions.

• inauguration

• resignation

• precedent

• citizens

A pillar carved from a single piece of stone with a square base and a pyramidal top.

• federal

• celebrate

• neutral

• obelisk

A promise made by a government official to obey the law and fulfill the responsibilities of the job.

• oath of office

• resignation

• inauguration

• neutral

Not helping either side in a conflict

• compromise

• neutral

• Constitution

• revolution

A formal ceremony at the start of a term of office.

• resignation

• inauguration

• obelisk

• liberty