Erweiterter Wortschatz für den TOEFL - Politics

the fact or condition of being a candidate in an election

Kandidatur

related to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms

wahlen, Wahl-

relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government

parlamentarisch, des Parlaments

relating to the United States Congress, which makes laws and oversees the government

kongressual, zum Kongress gehörend

(in the US) a group of people who represent American citizens in all of the states and who formally cast votes to elect the president and vice president

Wahlkollegium

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

Wahlkreis, Konstituenz

a ballot filled out and mailed in advance of an election by a voter who is not able to attend the polls

Briefwahlunterlagen, Abwesenheitswahl

the head of state in some countries, like Germany

Kanzler, Kanzlerin

the action of striving to bring about social or political reform, especially as a member of an organization with specific objectives

Aktivismus

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

Koalition

the process by which all the people of a country have the opportunity to vote on a single political question

Referendum

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

Inauguration, Amtseinführung

concerning two groups or countries

bilateral

a building in Washington DC where the Congress assembles

Kapitol

having no interest or involvement in politics

apolitisch, politisch uninteressiert

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

Autonomie

(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself

autonom, unabhängig

the doctrine that separates the state from religious associations

Säkularismus, Laizismus

an economic and political system in which industry, businesses, and properties belong to the private sector rather than the government

Kapitalismus

the political belief that promotes personal freedom, democracy, gradual changes in society, and free trade

Liberalismus

the practice of gaining total or partial political control over another country, exploiting its resources, and occupying it with settlers

Kolonialismus, Kolonisation

the political practice of only being concerned with one's home country and not getting involved in international affairs

Isolationspolitik

a type of politics that purports to represent the opinions and desires of ordinary people in order to gain their support

Populismus

an extreme right-wing political attitude or system characterized by a strong central government, aggressively promoting one's country or race above others, as well as prohibiting any opposition

Faschismus

a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization

Oligarchie

a social and land-owning system in medieval Europe in which people were granted land and protection by a nobleman in exchange, they had to fight and work for him

Feudalismus

the belief in or pursuit of high principles, values, or ideals, often with a focus on the potential for perfection or improvement

Idealismus, Idealisierung

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

Demagoge

an organization that consists of countries, parties, or businesses which have formed an alliance to help one another

Konföderation

the union of organizations, regions, countries, etc. to form a larger organization or government

Föderation, Bund

an overenthusiastic individual, especially one who is devoted to a radical political or religious cause

Fanatiker(in)

a strong feeling of love and pride for one's country, often associated with thinking that country is also superior to any other

Nationalismus, Patriotismus

a political system in which a central government controls the affairs of each self-governed state

Federalismus

a system in which one country controls or has influence over other countries, often by winning wars against them

Imperialismus

to make an attempt to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

lobbyieren, bei Politikern werben

being politically neutral, unbiased, and not supporting any particular party

überparteilich, politisch neutral

a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party

Rallye, Versammlung

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

Utopie