Part 36 (1/2)

_Martyr_, one who is put to death for the cause of religion

_Mosque_, a Mahommedan temple

[Illustration: A SLATE QUARRY]

What is understood by a Consul?

The chief istrate of the Roman republic or cos, they were governed by two Consuls; these were established in the year of Rome 245 The Consuls were the head of the senate; they coed all the differences between the citizens: they held their office for the space of a year; at the end of which time, new ones were elected Consuls were even continued under the Emperors after the republic was destroyed; but it was then little more than an honorary title, and at last was totally abolished

_Expelled_, turned out

_Abolished_, annulled, made void

To what is the term Consul applied at the present time?

To an officer established by a con countries of any considerable trade, to facilitate and despatch business, protect the merchants of the state, &c

_Commission_, a trust imposed, command, authority

_Facilitate_, to render easy

What is meant by a Senate?

An assembly or council of senators, that is, of the principal inhabitants of a state, who have a share in the governovernment of the United States?

It is one of limited and definite powers, defined by a written constitution

How are the legislative powers, granted to the govern of a Senate of two Senators froislature thereof; and a House of Representatives, consisting of one or more members from each state, elected by the people in equal electoral districts

_Legislative_, giving or enacting laws

How are our laws made?

Bills passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate, on receiving the sanction of the President, become laws; or, if vetoed by the President, may be passed by two-thirds of both Houses

_Vetoed_, withheld assent to

Who was Jupiter?