| A | B |
|---|
| affirmation | a promise or pledge |
| annual | something which occurs yearly |
| cabinet | a group of presidential advisers |
| commonwealth | a state run for the good of its citizens |
| influence | having added power over someone's choices |
| interest group | a group of people who unite to promote a belief |
| lobby | an attempt to influence policymakers directly |
| policy | a stated position that guides decision-making |
| succession | a listing of those next in line to the presidency |
| union | a unified group of states |
