5th Grade Government and Economics: 5th Grade Government Vocabulary, List 3

This list covers common vocabulary related to local, state, and federal governments.

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  1. secretary
    a person who is head of an administrative department
  2. defense
    military action protecting a country against enemies
  3. labor
    any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
  4. agriculture
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
  5. education
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
  6. commerce
    transactions supplying goods and services
  7. justice
    judgment involved in the assignment of reward and punishment
  8. energy
    any source of usable power
  9. treasury
    the government department that manages public revenues
  10. transportation
    the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
  11. attorney general
    the chief law officer of a country or state
  12. election
    a vote choosing the winner of a position or political office
  13. requirement
    something that is needed in advance
  14. inauguration
    the ceremonial induction into a position
  15. politician
    a leader engaged in civil administration
  16. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  17. commander in chief
    the highest officer in charge of the armed forces
  18. impeach
    bring an accusation against
  19. lawyer
    a professional person authorized for legal practice
  20. resign
    give up or retire from a position
Created on Tue Nov 28 19:28:10 EST 2023 (updated Thu Nov 30 16:06:29 EST 2023)

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