Unit 9 Vocab Flashcards
Referring to a town or city
Urban
The chief executive and elected head of a democratic republic
President
An example set by a previous person
Precedent
The introduction to an important document
Preamble
A system of voting in which the winner is determined directly by the people
Popular Vote
A person who supported the creation of a stronger US federal government
Federalist
The division of sharing power between the federal, state, and local governments
Federalism
The body or branch of government responsible for writing laws
Legislative
A rule made by an authority that must be obeyed
Law
Of, by, or branch of a government made up of courts and judges
Judicial
The development of industries, or large businesses, in a country or region on a wide scale
Industrialization
The person or branch of a government responsible for enforcing policies or laws
Executive
A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president
Electoral College
An official representing a country abroad
Diplomat
Group of people responsible for helping the President carry out his (or her) job
Cabinet
