| A | B |
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| cession | the transfer of land from one country to another |
| legislature | a government body that has the power to make or pass laws |
| executive branch | the part of the government that carries out laws |
| judicial branch | the part of the government that interprets the lawas and applies these laws in the court system |
| governor | the highest ranking officer in the state government |
| lieutenant govenor | the second highest ranking officer in the state government |
| abolishonist | a person who wants to end slavery |
| Texas Rangers | served as scouts for the Texas troops |
