Vocabulary Vengeance (8th grade Social Studies)

Which is the best definition of the word "inflation?"

• An increase in prices

• An increase in the supply of a product

• A decrease in prices

• A demand for labor

Which word is the best synonym for "veto?"

• accept

• reject

• vote

• resign

Which word is closest in meaning to "verdict?"

• jury

• discuss

• sentence

• decision

Which word most directly relates to the Executive branch?

• president

• Congress

• Senate

• Court

A r_________n is land set aside for Native American tribes

____ is money paid by a defendant allowing him to get out of jail while awaiting trial.

Which definition is best for the word "segregation?"

• separation by race, gender or other factors

• mixing of people by race, gender, or other factors

• Enslavement of people by race

• Speaking other languages

Which word is the exact opposite of "segregation?"

• liberation

• integration

• revolution

• determination

Congress must approve the ______ for military spending.

Which word is most directly connected to the Judicial branch?

• budget

• senator

• judge

• geography

Answer explanation

AN easy way to remember the word "judicial", the first 3 letters are also in the beginning of "judge."