Ch. 9 Vocab

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined: a small group of people who are formally chosen to give advice to a government leader.

• Cabinet

• Secretary

• Political party

• Federalist

Choose the correct definition of capital: the city that is the official seat of government in a country or state.

• The city that is the newest in a country or state

• The city that is outside of a country or state

• The city that is the official seat of government in a country or state

• The city that is the largest in a country or state

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined: a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.

• Geographer

• Surveyor

• Treasurer

• Astronomer

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry: central government - the level of government that deals with _______ matters.

• State

• Local

• City

• National

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined: the highest-ranking leader of an organization.

• Cabinet advisor

• Chief attorney

• Chief executive

• General treasurer

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined: the fixed period of time that something lasts, often referring to how long an elected official holds office.

• Model

• Goal

• Division

• Term

Choose the correct definition of surveyor: a person whose job is to determine the size, shape, and boundaries of land.

• A person whose job is to determine the size, shape, and boundaries of land

• A person whose job is to make copies of maps

• A person whose job is to determine the size of an army

• A person whose job is to make an alliance with another group

Choose the correct definition of federalist:

• A person in favor of a system of government that has a strong central government

• A person in favor of a system of government that has a weak central government

• A person in favor of a system of government that has no central government

• A person in favor of a system of government that has no judicial branch

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry. Vocabulary Term: treasury - the government department responsible for _______.

• relationships with foreign governments

• military matters

• law enforcement

• money and taxes

Choose the correct definition of model.

• something that cannot be accomplished

• someone or something regarded as an excellent example to follow or imitate

• someone or something regarded as a bad example to follow or imitate

• someone who has never achieved anything