candidatura
the fact or condition of being a candidate in an election
electoral
related to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms
parlamentario
relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government
(legislativo)
del congreso
relating to the United States Congress, which makes laws and oversees the government
colegio electoral
(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
electorado
a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position
voto en ausencia
a ballot filled out and mailed in advance of an election by a voter who is not able to attend the polls
canciller
the head of state in some countries, like Germany
activismo
the action of striving to bring about social or political reform, especially as a member of an organization with specific objectives
coalición
an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections
referéndum
the process by which all the people of a country have the opportunity to vote on a single political question
investidura
a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office
bilateral
concerning two groups or countries
capitolio
a building in Washington DC where the Congress assembles
apolítico
having no interest or involvement in politics
autonomía
(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control
autónomo
(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself
laicismo
the doctrine that separates the state from religious associations
capitalismo
an economic and political system in which industry, businesses, and properties belong to the private sector rather than the government
liberalismo
the political belief that promotes personal freedom, democracy, gradual changes in society, and free trade
colonialismo
the practice of gaining total or partial political control over another country, exploiting its resources, and occupying it with settlers
aislacionismo
the political practice of only being concerned with one's home country and not getting involved in international affairs
populismo
a type of politics that purports to represent the opinions and desires of ordinary people in order to gain their support
fascismo
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
oligarquía
a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization
feudalismo
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
idealismo
the belief in or pursuit of high principles, values, or ideals, often with a focus on the potential for perfection or improvement
demagogo
a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support
confederación
an organization that consists of countries, parties, or businesses which have formed an alliance to help one another
federación
the union of organizations, regions, countries, etc. to form a larger organization or government
fanático
an overenthusiastic individual, especially one who is devoted to a radical political or religious cause
nacionalismo
a strong feeling of love and pride for one's country, often associated with thinking that country is also superior to any other
federalismo
a political system in which a central government controls the affairs of each self-governed state
imperialismo
a system in which one country controls or has influence over other countries, often by winning wars against them
(presionar)
ejercer presión
to make an attempt to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed
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imparcial
being politically neutral, unbiased, and not supporting any particular party
concentración
a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party
utopía
an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect
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