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.

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.

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

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

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• A historical document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

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

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

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

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

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