| A | B |
|---|
| legislature | an organized body of people with power to make laws |
| abolitionist | a person who works to end slavery |
| acquire | to gain |
| amend | to change |
| census | a complete count of the population by the government |
| artisan | crasftsperson |
| convention | a meeting of delegates of a political party |
| teamster | some who directs or drives a team of animals |
| abandon | to give up or withdraw |
| cede | to give up especially by treaty |
| descendant | proceeding from an ancestor |
| appoint | name for an office or position |
| petition | a written fromal request |
| architect | a person who designs or guides a plan |
| eligible | qualified to be chosen |
