Read the definitions and write the correct words.

1 the money that is used in a particular country: _______
2 the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building: _______
3 a person who is kept prisoner by someone who threatens to kill them if they do not get what they
demand: _______
4 an official agreement between two countries: _______
5 someone who gives the media positive information about a politician or organisation: _______ _______
6a reduction in business or economic activity: _______
7 the crime of giving presents or money to someone in exchange for help that involves doing something
illegal: _______
8the amount of money that has to be paid to release a person who is kept prisoner is called a _______
9 the second most important person in the government: _______ prime minister
10 someone who works for a government department: _______ _______