| A | B |
| campaign | a group of activities connected to getting elected to office |
| capable | having the ability for a task |
| domestic | related to one's own country |
| nominate | to choose someone to do something, such as run for office |
| spoils system | the practice of giving government jobs to loyal supporters |
| oppression | unfair or crule actions by one group against a group with less power |
| abolish | to get rid of something |
| expire | to come to an end |
| renew | to make something new again, such as a charter that has come to an end |
| veto | the power given to the President to turn down a bill |
| deposit | to put money into a bank |
| issue | a topic of discussion or debate |
| homeland | land that a person or group came from originally |
| dictator | a person ruling a country with total control |
| mission | a church |
| depression | a period of financial difficulties experienced by an entire country |
| unemployment | the state of not having work |