So You Want to Be President Vocabulary Definitions

Politics

• the work of government or the management of public business

• is an obligation or the act or fact of taking care of someone or something

• done seriously, earnestly, and with dignity.

• having too much pride in your looks, abilities, or other qualities.

• shortened retelling of a longer piece, like a book, movie or essay, in your own words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Solemnly

• very great.

• done seriously, earnestly, and with dignity

• the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the topic

• having too much pride in your looks, abilities, or other qualities.

• written set of fundamental principles by which the United States is governed.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word.

The Constitution is in a museum.

• document stating a system of laws

• sculpture of four presidents

• painting showing beautiful scenery

• object from prehistoric times

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. The __Constitution__ is in a museum.

• document stating a system of laws

• sculpture of four presidents

• painting showing beautiful scenery

• object from prehistoric times

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word __inauguration__?

• A ceremony to mark the beginning of something

• A type of government building

• A historical document

• A political debate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Choose the correct definition of the word __democracy__.

• A system of government by the whole population

• A type of economic system

• A form of artistic expression

• A religious ceremony

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does the word __veto__ mean?

• To reject a decision or proposal

• To approve a law

• To create a new law

• To debate a bill

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Select the correct meaning of the word __amendment__.

• A change or addition to a legal document

• A type of political party

• A historical event

• A form of protest

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of the word __cabinet__ in a political context?

• A group of advisors to the president

• A piece of furniture

• A type of meeting room

• A government building

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct meaning of the word __campaign__.

• An organized effort to win an election

• A military operation

• A type of advertisement

• A public protest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C