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Humanidades SAT - Política y Legislatura

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la política y la legislatura, como "tratado", "confederación", "cumbre", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
policy
policy
[Sustantivo]

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

política

política

Ex: The university enacted a diversity and inclusion policy to promote equity among students and faculty. 
referendum
referendum
[Sustantivo]

a public vote in which people in a country or area decide or express their opinion on an important political or social question

referéndum

referéndum

Ex: The region held a referendum on greater political autonomy. 
treaty
treaty
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

tratado

tratado

Ex: The environmental treaty aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect biodiversity. 
amendment
amendment
[Sustantivo]

a formal change or addition made to a law, constitution, contract, or other legal document

enmienda,  modificación

enmienda, modificación

Ex: Both parties agreed to an amendment to the original contract. 
constitution
constitution
[Sustantivo]

the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed

constitución

constitución

Ex: The Indian constitution is one of the longest and most detailed in the world, outlining the structure of government and the rights of its people. 
tenure
tenure
[Sustantivo]

a period or condition of holding a position

período, mandato

período, mandato

Ex: The artist's tenure at the gallery allowed her to showcase her work consistently over several years. 

El período de la artista en la galería le permitió exhibir su trabajo de manera constante durante varios años.

inauguration
inauguration
[Sustantivo]

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

investidura

investidura

Ex: The inauguration marks the beginning of a new era, with promises of change and progress. 

La inauguración marca el comienzo de una nueva era, con promesas de cambio y progreso.

reign
reign
[Sustantivo]

the period during which a particular monarch rules

reinado

reinado

Ex: The country expanded greatly during his reign. 
chamber
chamber
[Sustantivo]

a formal meeting place where discussions or decisions take place, particularly within a administrative or judicial context

cámara, salón de sesiones

cámara, salón de sesiones

Ex: Members of the international trade chamber gathered to discuss tariffs and trade policies. 
Congress
Congress
[Sustantivo]

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

congreso

congreso

Ex: Congress debated the proposed budget for weeks. 
confederacy
confederacy
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

confederación

confederación

prime minister
prime minister
[Sustantivo]

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

primer ministro, jefe de gobierno

primer ministro, jefe de gobierno

Ex: The Prime Minister met with foreign dignitaries to discuss trade agreements and international cooperation. 

El Primer ministro se reunió con dignatarios extranjeros para discutir acuerdos comerciales y cooperación internacional.

Democrat
Democrat
[Sustantivo]

a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States

demócrata

demócrata

Ex: Several Democrats supported the proposal. 
liberal
liberal
[Sustantivo]

a person who advocates for progressive reforms, often in politics, economics, or social policies

liberal

liberal

Ex: The organization was founded by liberals who championed human rights and gender equality worldwide. 
Republican
Republican
[Sustantivo]

a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States

republicano

republicano

Ex: He described himself as a moderate Republican. 
conservative
conservative
[Sustantivo]

a person who aligns with or supports the principles and policies traditionally associated with conservative political ideologies

conservador

conservador

Ex: The conservative leader outlined the party's economic policies in a televised debate. 
communist
communist
[Sustantivo]

a member of a political party that advocates a system aiming for a classless society where resources are owned collectively and distributed based on need

comunista

comunista

Ex: The communist was known for his unwavering dedication to social equality and workers' rights. 
turnout
turnout
[Sustantivo]

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

participación electoral, tasa de participación

participación electoral, tasa de participación

Ex: The campaign focused on boosting turnout among young voters. 

La campaña se centró en aumentar la participación entre los votantes jóvenes.

democracy
democracy
[Sustantivo]

a form of government where the power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives

democracia

democracia

Ex: One of the pillars of a democracy is the right to vote. 
colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country

colonia

colonia

Ex: The empire established colonies across several continents. 
realm
realm
[Sustantivo]

a country or territory ruled by a monarch

reino

reino

Ex: The queen promised to defend the realm against invasion. 
party
party
[Sustantivo]

an official political group with shared beliefs, goals, and policies aiming to be a part of or form a government

partido

partido

Ex: After winning a majority in the legislature, the party introduced sweeping reforms to address pressing societal issues. 
pact
pact
[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pacto, convenio

pacto, convenio

Ex: The companies formed a strategic pact to share resources and expand their market reach. 
proposition
proposition
[Sustantivo]

the act of presenting an idea, plan, or offer for consideration

oferta, proposición

oferta, proposición

Ex: The proposition of alternative terms delayed the final agreement. 
summit
summit
[Sustantivo]

a formal meeting between leaders of governments or other high-ranking officials

cumbre

cumbre

Ex: The summit focused on trade and security issues. 
propaganda
propaganda
[Sustantivo]

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

propaganda

propaganda

Ex: The documentary exposed how propaganda was used to manipulate public opinion. 
statute
statute
[Sustantivo]

a written law formally enacted by a legislative body

ley, estatuto

ley, estatuto

Ex: Parliament passed a statute regulating the industry. 
nomination
nomination
[Sustantivo]

the process of officially selecting a candidate for either an election or bestowing an honnor

nominación

nominación

secession
secession
[Sustantivo]

the formal act of breaking away from a larger political entity or organization

secesión

secesión

Ex: The unilateral declaration of secession by Kosovo from Serbia remains a contentious issue in international relations. 

La declaración unilateral de secesión de Kosovo de Serbia sigue siendo un tema controvertido en las relaciones internacionales.

commonwealth
commonwealth
[Sustantivo]

a politically organized body of people under a single government, typically emphasizing the common good

comunidad, república

comunidad, república

Ex: The reform aimed to strengthen the commonwealth. 

La reforma tenía como objetivo fortalecer el Commonwealth.

principality
principality
[Sustantivo]

a territory or state ruled by a prince, often smaller than a kingdom but with a degree of political independence

principado, principado

principado, principado

Ex: The principality of Andorra is known for its scenic beauty and ski resorts. 

El principado de Andorra es conocido por su belleza escénica y sus estaciones de esquí.

manifesto
manifesto
[Sustantivo]

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifesto

manifesto

Ex: The group's manifesto called for significant changes in environmental policies. 

El manifiesto del grupo pedía cambios significativos en las políticas ambientales.

mandate
mandate
[Sustantivo]

the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election

mandato, autoridad

mandato, autoridad

Ex: The referendum resulted in a clear mandate for independence, prompting negotiations with the central government. 
delegation
delegation
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of giving work, responsibility, or authority to another person

delegación,  delegación de autoridad

delegación, delegación de autoridad

Ex: Sarah improved her delegation skills after becoming a team leader. 
homeland
homeland
[Sustantivo]

the place where someone or a group of people come from and feel a strong connection to

patria, tierra natal

patria, tierra natal

Ex: The national holiday celebrates the pride and culture of their homeland. 

El feriado nacional celebra el orgullo y la cultura de su patria.

embargo
embargo
[Sustantivo]

an official order according to which any commercial activity with a particular country is banned

embargo

embargo

hyperpartisanship
hyperpartisanship
[Sustantivo]

an extreme allegiance to a particular political party or ideology

hiperpartidismo, hiperpartisanería

hiperpartidismo, hiperpartisanería

Ex: Efforts to address climate change are often hindered by hyperpartisanship. 

Los esfuerzos para abordar el cambio climático a menudo se ven obstaculizados por la hiperpartidismo.

bipartisanship
bipartisanship
[Sustantivo]

agreement and collaboration between two major political parties that typically oppose each other's policies

bipartidismo, cooperación bipartidista

bipartidismo, cooperación bipartidista

Ex: Bipartisanship is crucial in creating sustainable policies that have broad support and long-term impact. 

El bipartidismo es crucial para crear políticas sostenibles que cuenten con un amplio apoyo y tengan un impacto a largo plazo.

municipal
municipal
[Adjetivo]

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

municipal

municipal

Ex: The municipal library offers a wide range of resources and services to the local community. 
electoral
electoral
[Adjetivo]

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

electoral

electoral

Ex: Electoral reforms aim to improve the fairness and transparency of the voting process. 
self-governing
self-governing
[Adjetivo]

(of a territory, organization, etc.) making decisions regarding one's internal affairs without external interference

autónomo, autogobernado

autónomo, autogobernado

Ex: The self-governing island nation of Palau in the Pacific Ocean exercises sovereignty over its internal affairs, including economic policy and environmental conservation. 

La nación isleña autónoma de Palau en el Océano Pacífico ejerce soberanía sobre sus asuntos internos, incluyendo la política económica y la conservación ambiental.

transnational
transnational
[Adjetivo]

operating or involving activities across multiple countries or nations

transnacional, transnacionales

transnacional, transnacionales

Ex: The organization promotes transnational cooperation on environmental conservation efforts. 

La organización promueve la cooperación transnacional en los esfuerzos de conservación ambiental.

geopolitical
geopolitical
[Adjetivo]

related to the influence and interactions of geographical factors on political decisions, relationships, and strategies among nations

geopolítico, relacionado con la geopolítica

geopolítico, relacionado con la geopolítica

Ex: His analysis of the situation takes into account the geopolitical interests of major world powers. 

Su análisis de la situación tiene en cuenta los intereses geopolíticos de las principales potencias mundiales.

federal
federal
[Adjetivo]

relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments

federal

federal

Ex: The country's federal structure divides powers between the national government and its states or provinces. 

La estructura federal del país divide los poderes entre el gobierno nacional y sus estados o provincias.

interstate
interstate
[Adjetivo]

involving or relating to the interactions or relationships between states within a country or federation

interestatal, interestatal

interestatal, interestatal

Ex: The interstate bus service provides transportation between cities in neighboring states. 

El servicio de autobús interestatal proporciona transporte entre ciudades en estados vecinos.

authoritarian
authoritarian
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

autoritario

autoritario

Ex: Authoritarian leaders often rely on censorship and propaganda to maintain power. 

Los líderes autoritarios a menudo dependen de la censura y la propaganda para mantener el poder.

consular
consular
[Adjetivo]

associated with matters or activities of a consulate or consul, particularly the representation and protection of a country's citizens and interests in a foreign city or region

consular, relacionado con el consulado

consular, relacionado con el consulado

Ex: The consular section handled a record number of passport applications ahead of the holiday season. 

La sección consular manejó un número récord de solicitudes de pasaporte antes de la temporada de vacaciones.

precolonial
precolonial
[Adjetivo]

relating to the period in a region's history before it was colonized by foreign powers

precolonial, antes de la colonización

precolonial, antes de la colonización

Ex: The precolonial history of the Philippines includes a rich tapestry of trade, culture, and political organization. 

La historia precolonial de Filipinas incluye un rico tapiz de comercio, cultura y organización política.

to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

aprobar, decretar

aprobar, decretar

Ex: The first Transport Act was passed in 1907. 
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