GEOGRAPHICAL DEFINITIONS, 
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281. In what br ding in the citv of Washington does Congress 
hold its meeting: 
A. In th- 
America, 
Capitol at Washington. 
252, Who excentes the laws passcd by Congross ? 
A, The President, with the aid of the other officers of 
overnment, 
283. Who is tho President of the United States ? 
A. The chief magistrate, or head of the government. 
284, By whon is hc chosen to that office ? 
A. The people of the United States, 
385. During what period docs he hold his office ? 
A. He holds his office during the term of four years. 
2386. What forms the American nation? 
A. The whole of the people of the United States, 
287, The word nation signifies a distinet body of people living 
nder one government. 
288, What is a Country? 
A, A large tract of land, a region, one’s native soil. 
289, What are the boundaries of a country ? 
„A, Those parts of land and water which lie next to the 
16 Which separates it from anoiher cow.."y,. 
290, What is the interior of a ci... 
A. The central or inland pur.