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Words to Understand

agenda— a list of things to be done or discussed at a meeting. agitator— a person who stirs up others in favor of a cause, often urging violent action. appropriate— to set aside money for a particular use. assembly— the governing body of a state, composed of representatives elected by the people.The assembly is sometimes called the legislature. assets— property of value that can be exchanged for money. currency— paper money or coins. governor— the chief executive of a state or colony, responsible for carrying out the laws adopted by the assembly. petition— a formal request, usually signed by several people, made to a government for a specific purpose. riot— a noisy and often violent public disturbance, usually caused by a group of people angered for a particular reason. tavern— a café, bar, or inn, usually, where alcohol is served. veto— the right to cancel an act of the government, usually exercised by a governor or president.