| A | B |
|---|
| ANNEXATION | To incorporate a country or territory into another |
| CABINET | Body of advisors |
| CAPITOL | Building in which the legislative body meets |
| EXPENDITURE | Money paid out |
| REVENUE | Money that a nation or state collects |
| TARIFF | A tax on imported goods |
| POLL TAX | A tax of a fixed amount per person |
| CONSECUTIVE | One following after the other |
| CHARTER | A written contract that defines a city, educational institution or corporation |
| ENDOWMENT FUND | Donations set apart for a specific purpose |
| BALANCED BUDGET | A budget in which spending does not exceed revenue |
| BUFFER | Aneutral region separating two rivals |
| ARCHIVES | Public documents |
