IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Politics

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

démocratie

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

référendum

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

fédéralisme

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

régime

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a community or nation

idéologie

someone who attempts to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

lobbyiste

the main political party opposed to the government

opposition

a system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen

monarchie

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

électeurs

arguments and disagreements between small groups of people within a political party or an organization

dissension

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

bulletin de vote

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

coalition

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

propagande

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boycotter

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

embargo

a political and economic principle in which main industries are controlled by the government and that wealth is equally divided among citizens

socialisme

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

capitalisme

the feeling of love or devotion toward one's country, its values, culture, history, and interests

patriotisme

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

libéralisme

a political system in which the government controls all industry, every citizen is equally treated, and private ownership does not exist

communisme

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

règle, regulations, réglementation

a separate part of a legal document that requires or talks about something specific

clause

to officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a law, a decision, a license, or a privilege

retirer, révoquer

to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

légiférer sur

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

réglementer

to approve a proposed law

décréter

to strongly criticize in an official manner

censurer

a political belief with an inclination to keep the traditional values in a society by avoiding changes

conservatisme

to make something lawful, acceptable, or valid

légitimer, valider