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Umanistiche ACT - Politica e Legislatura

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla politica e alla legislatura, come "elettorale", "mandato", "federale", ecc., che ti aiuteranno a superare i tuoi ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
Congress
Congress
[sostantivo]

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

congresso

congresso

Ex: Congress passed a new healthcare bill. 
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confederacy
confederacy
[sostantivo]

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

confederazione, alleanza

confederazione, alleanza

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turnout
turnout
[sostantivo]

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

affluenza alle urne, tasso di partecipazione

affluenza alle urne, tasso di partecipazione

Ex: The election saw a high voter turnout, with over 75% of eligible voters participating. 
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democracy
democracy
[sostantivo]

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

democrazia

democrazia

Ex: In a democracy, all citizens have the right to express their opinions freely and participate in decision-making processes. 
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colony
colony
[sostantivo]

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

Colonia

Colonia

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realm
realm
[sostantivo]

a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler

regno, dominio

regno, dominio

Ex: The United Kingdom is known for its historic monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II reigning over the realm. 
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party
party
[sostantivo]

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

partito

partito

Ex: The political party held a rally to mobilize supporters and promote its platform ahead of the upcoming election. 
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senator
senator
[sostantivo]

a person elected to serve in a Senate, the upper house of a legislature

senatore

senatore

Ex: The senator spoke about new healthcare legislation. 
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proposition
proposition
[sostantivo]

a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts

proposta

proposta

Ex: The company received a proposition to merge with a competitor. 
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summit
summit
[sostantivo]

a formal meeting of leaders, especially heads of government

al vertice

al vertice

Ex: The leaders attended a climate summit in Geneva. 
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propaganda
propaganda
[sostantivo]

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

propaganda

propaganda

Ex: The regime used propaganda to control the narrative and maintain public support. 
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statute
statute
[sostantivo]

an officially written and established law

statuto

statuto

Ex: The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. 
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pact
pact
[sostantivo]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

patto

patto

Ex: The two countries signed a defense pact to ensure mutual protection against external threats. 
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nomination
nomination
[sostantivo]

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

nomina

nomina

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secession
secession
[sostantivo]

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

secessione

secessione

Ex: The secession of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 resulted in significant geopolitical tensions. 
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commonwealth
commonwealth
[sostantivo]

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

comunità, repubblica

comunità, repubblica

Ex: The commonwealth enacted new laws for public welfare. 
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principality
principality
[sostantivo]

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

principato, principato

principato, principato

Ex: Monaco is a renowned principality famous for its luxury and glamorous lifestyle. 
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manifesto
manifesto
[sostantivo]

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 activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause. 
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delegation
delegation
[sostantivo]

the process of assigning authority, responsibility, or tasks from a higher authority to a lower-ranking individual or entity to carry out specific duties or functions on their behalf

delega, trasferimento di responsabilità

delega, trasferimento di responsabilità

Ex: The mayor's delegation of budgetary decisions to the city council streamlined the governance process. 
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embargo
embargo
[sostantivo]

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

embargo

embargo

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hyperpartisanship
hyperpartisanship
[sostantivo]

an extreme allegiance to a particular political party or ideology

iperpartigianeria, iperpartitismo

iperpartigianeria, iperpartitismo

Ex: The increasing hyperpartisanship in Congress has made it difficult to pass bipartisan legislation. 
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bipartisanship
bipartisanship
[sostantivo]

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

bipartitismo, cooperazione bipartitica

bipartitismo, cooperazione bipartitica

Ex: The healthcare reform bill was a result of rare bipartisanship, with both parties working together to address the needs of the public. 
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municipal
municipal
[aggettivo]

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

municipale

municipale

Ex: The municipal government announced plans to improve public transportation infrastructure in the city. 
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electoral
electoral
[aggettivo]

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

elettorale

elettorale

Ex: The electoral system determines how representatives are chosen to serve in government. 
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democrat
democrat
[sostantivo]

someone who supports social equality, healthcare reform, environmental protection, and a more active role for government in addressing social issues

democratico

democratico

Ex: As a Democrat, she believes in expanding access to healthcare for all citizens through government programs. 
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liberal
liberal
[aggettivo]

related to or characteristic of a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, equality, and government intervention for social welfare and economic opportunity

liberale

liberale

Ex: His liberal views prioritize tolerance, diversity, and progressive social change. 
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Republican
Republican
[sostantivo]

(in the US) someone who supports or is a member of the Republican Party

repubblicano

repubblicano

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conservative
conservative
[aggettivo]

holding a political view that supports free enterprise, limited government spending and traditional social views

conservatore

conservatore

Ex: The conservative candidate focused on fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending. 
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self-governing
self-governing
[aggettivo]

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

autonomo, autogovernato

autonomo, autogovernato

Ex: Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, managing its own domestic policies while Denmark handles foreign affairs. 
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transnational
transnational
[aggettivo]

operating or involving activities across multiple countries or nations

transnazionale, transnazionali

transnazionale, transnazionali

Ex: Transnational corporations have global operations and supply chains. 
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communist
communist
[aggettivo]

relating to an ideology or political system advocating for the collective ownership of property and the absence of social classes

comunista

comunista

Ex: The communist government implemented policies aimed at achieving economic equality and social justice. 
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federal
federal
[aggettivo]

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

federale

federale

Ex: Federal laws apply uniformly across the entire country. 
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interstate
interstate
[aggettivo]

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

interstatale, fra stati

interstatale, fra stati

Ex: The interstate highway system facilitates travel and commerce between states in the United States. 
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homeland
homeland
[sostantivo]

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

patria, terra natale

patria, terra natale

Ex: After years of living abroad, she returned to her homeland to visit family. 
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authoritarian
authoritarian
[aggettivo]

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

autoritario, dispótico

autoritario, dispótico

Ex: The authoritarian regime tightly controls the media and suppresses dissenting voices. 
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consular
consular
[aggettivo]

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

consolare, relativo al consolato

consolare, relativo al consolato

Ex: The consular services at the embassy in Paris assisted stranded tourists during the travel disruption. 
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precolonial
precolonial
[aggettivo]

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

precoloniale, prima della colonizzazione

precoloniale, prima della colonizzazione

Ex: The precolonial era in Africa was marked by the rise and fall of various powerful kingdoms and empires. 
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to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

approvare

approvare

Ex: In 1996, Congress unanimously passed the Food Quality Protection Act. 
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policy
policy
[sostantivo]

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.

politica

politica

Ex: The government introduced a new fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth. 
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referendum
referendum
[sostantivo]

a vote in which all the people of a country are asked to decide on one political question

referendum

referendum

Ex: Many people voted in the referendum. 
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treaty
treaty
[sostantivo]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

trattato

trattato

Ex: The two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations. 
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amendment
amendment
[sostantivo]

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

emendamento, modifica

emendamento, modifica

Ex: The proposed amendment to the constitution aims to guarantee equal rights for all citizens. 
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constitution
constitution
[sostantivo]

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

costituzione

costituzione

Ex: The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of government. 
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tenure
tenure
[sostantivo]

a period or condition of holding a position

periodo, incarico

periodo, incarico

Ex: After years of research and teaching, she finally achieved tenure as a professor at the university. 
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inauguration
inauguration
[sostantivo]

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

inaugurazione

inaugurazione

Ex: The inauguration of the new president was attended by thousands of spectators gathered on the National Mall. 
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to reign
to reign
[Verbo]

to have control and authority over a place, like a country

regnare, dominare

regnare, dominare

Ex: The king reigned over the kingdom for decades, establishing a prosperous era. 
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mandate
mandate
[sostantivo]

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

mandato

mandato

Ex: After winning the election with a significant majority, the new government claimed a strong mandate to implement their policies. 
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chamber
chamber
[sostantivo]

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

camera, aula

camera, aula

Ex: The Senate chamber was filled with lawmakers debating the new bill. 
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prime minister
prime minister
[sostantivo]

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

Premier

Premier

Ex: The Prime Minister addressed the nation to announce new economic measures aimed at boosting employment. 
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