Context Clues - Grasping Government

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Use context clues to help you define the italicized words in the sentences below.

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1.

The government of the United States consists of three branches that work together to run the country.
- A.
  
  White House
- B.
  
  Democracy
- C.
  
  A system that controls public affairs
- D.
  
  President
2.

The governing body of our school is the Fort Smith School Board.
- A.
  
  Controlling public affairs
- B.
  
  Taking notes
- C.
  
  Voting
- D.
  
  Teaching
3.

Wills, leases, contracts, and birth certificates are legal documents.
- A.
  
  Agreements
- B.
  
  Official papers
- C.
  
  Books
- D.
  
  Laws
4.

Our building administrator makes decisions, fills out work orders, and sees to it that things run smoothly.
- A.
  
  Secretary
- B.
  
  Principal
- C.
  
  Janitor
- D.
  
  Teacher
5.

The store's policy does not allow returned items without a receipt.
- A.
  
  Rules
- B.
  
  Director
- C.
  
  Computer
- D.
  
  Sales clerk
6.

My teacher has the authority to give out detentions to misbehaving students.
- A.
  
  Personality
- B.
  
  Anger
- C.
  
  Official power
- D.
  
  Desire
7.

My dad follows politics more closely in election years.
- A.
  
  The practice of governing
- B.
  
  Senators
- C.
  
  History
- D.
  
  The news
8.

Oregon's state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage.
- A.
  
  Only of one state
- B.
  
  Only of one town
- C.
  
  Only of one county
- D.
  
  Of the entire country
9.

Senator Dample used several clever tactics to get that bill passed.
- A.
  
  Advertisements
- B.
  
  Luncheons
- C.
  
  Money managers
- D.
  
  Methods
10.

France's constitution contains many of the same rights as ours does.
- A.
  
  Senate
- B.
  
  Population
- C.
  
  System of laws and rights
- D.
  
  Bill of Rights