Government Vocab 1
What is a bill
He is the incumbent, running for Governor
Who is Phil Scott
This is the head of US Government, the face of the nation
Who is the President
The Capital building is located in this City.
What is Montpelier
To reject a proposal or decision by a law making body
What is a veto
A system of government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
What is Democracy
She is the challenger, running for Governor
This is the branch of government that is made up of the Congress.
What is the Legislature
Senators and Representatives are elected from these political and geographic areas that divide the state, of which Vermont has 14
What are counties
An organized group of people with the same ideas, beliefs, and positions on political issues.
What is a party
Someone who is running for office
What is a candidate
He is the incumbent, running for lieutenant governor
Who is David Zuckerman
This is branch of government made up by the US Supreme Court and other federal courts
What is the Judicial
Williston has this type of a group of elected citizens who make decisions for the town.
What is a Selectboard
The financial system of a nation, including its money and how goods and services are managed.
What is Economy
The beliefs, views, and positions on issues that a party or candidate takes.
What is a platform
He is the challenger, running for US House of Representatives from Vermont.
Who is Mark Coester
This is the chamber of government that has 100 members, with the Vice President included for tie breaking votes
What is the US Senate
This is the chief law enforcement officer
State's Attorney General
To admit defeat in an election before the results are official.
What is to Concede
An organized course of action to achieve a goal
What is a campaign
She is the incumbent, running for US House of Representatives from Vermont
Who is Becca Balint
This is the name of the group of leaders, advisors, and department head who are part of the executive branch
What is the Cabinet
This is the number of Justices on the Vermont Supreme court.
What is 5
A place where people go to vote; Or, a survey of people's opinions on issues.
What is a poll