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TOEFL のための上級語彙 - Politics

ここでは、TOEFL試験に必要な「選挙の」、「連立」、「二国間の」などの政治に関する英語の単語を学びます。

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candidacy
[名詞]

the fact or condition of being a candidate in an election

立候補

立候補

electoral
[形容詞]

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

選挙の, 選挙に関する

選挙の, 選挙に関する

Ex: The electoral turnout in the last election was higher than expected , indicating increased civic engagement .前回の選挙での**選挙**投票率は予想以上に高く、市民の関与の増加を示しています。
parliamentary
[形容詞]

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

議会の, 議会に関連する

議会の, 議会に関連する

Ex: The parliamentary session begins with the opening speech by the head of state or government .**議会の**セッションは、国家元首または政府の長による開会の辞で始まります。
congressional
[形容詞]

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

議会の, 議会に関連する

議会の, 議会に関連する

Ex: The congressional budget process determines federal spending priorities .**議会**予算プロセスは連邦支出の優先順位を決定します。

(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

選挙人団, 選挙大学

選挙人団, 選挙大学

constituency
[名詞]

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

選挙区, 有権者

選挙区, 有権者

Ex: A survey was conducted to gauge the opinion of the constituency on the new tax reform .新しい税制改革について**選挙区**の意見を測るための調査が行われた。

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

不在者投票, 郵便投票

不在者投票, 郵便投票

chancellor
[名詞]

the head of state in some countries, like Germany

首相

首相

activism
[名詞]

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

活動主義, 闘争

活動主義, 闘争

Ex: She has been involved in activism since her teenage years , advocating for gender equality and women 's rights .彼女は10代の頃から**活動主義**に関わり、男女平等と女性の権利を提唱しています。
coalition
[名詞]

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

連合, 同盟

連合, 同盟

Ex: The trade union formed a coalition with student organizations to advocate for better working conditions and affordable education .労働組合は学生団体と**連合**を結成し、より良い労働条件と手頃な価格の教育を提唱しました。
referendum
[名詞]

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

国民投票

国民投票

inauguration
[名詞]

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

就任式

就任式

Ex: The inauguration festivities included parades , concerts , and fireworks to celebrate the new administration .**就任式**の祝賀行事には、新しい政権を祝うためのパレード、コンサート、花火が含まれていました。
bilateral
[形容詞]

concerning two groups or countries

二国間の

二国間の

Ex: A bilateral agreement was reached on environmental protection .環境保護に関する**二国間**合意が成立しました。
capitol
[名詞]

a building in Washington DC where the Congress assembles

国会議事堂, キャピトル

国会議事堂, キャピトル

apolitical
[形容詞]

having no interest or involvement in politics

非政治的, 政治に興味がない

非政治的, 政治に興味がない

Ex: The community center served as an apolitical space , welcoming everyone regardless of their political beliefs to engage in recreational activities .コミュニティセンターは**非政治的な**空間として機能し、政治的信条に関係なく、誰もがレクリエーション活動に参加できるようにしました。
autonomy
[名詞]

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

自治

自治

Ex: After gaining autonomy, the country established its own laws and governance structures .**自治権**を獲得した後、その国は独自の法律と統治構造を確立しました。
autonomous
[形容詞]

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

自治の, 独立した

自治の, 独立した

Ex: The organization functions as an autonomous body , with its own executive board and administrative processes .その組織は、独自の執行委員会と管理プロセスを持つ**自律的**な団体として機能します。
secularism
[名詞]

the doctrine that separates the state from religious associations

世俗主義, 政教分離

世俗主義, 政教分離

Ex: The rise of secularism has led to more inclusive laws that respect all beliefs .
capitalism
[名詞]

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

資本主義, 資本主義システム

資本主義, 資本主義システム

Ex: The collapse of the socialist regimes in Eastern Europe marked a shift towards capitalism in those countries .東欧の社会主義政権の崩壊は、それらの国々における**資本主義**への移行を象徴した。
liberalism
[名詞]

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

自由主義, リベラルな教義

自由主義, リベラルな教義

Ex: Critics argue that liberalism can sometimes overlook the needs of marginalized groups , but its proponents believe that personal freedom and democratic institutions ultimately benefit everyone .批評家は、**リベラリズム**が時として疎外されたグループのニーズを見落とすことがあると主張するが、その支持者は個人の自由と民主的な制度が最終的にはすべての人に利益をもたらすと信じている。
colonialism
[名詞]

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

植民地主義

植民地主義

isolationism
[名詞]

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

孤立主義

孤立主義

Ex: The government 's shift towards isolationism was seen as a response to global instability .政府の**孤立主義**への転換は、世界の不安定に対する対応と見なされた。
populism
[名詞]

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

ポピュリズム, デマゴーグ

ポピュリズム, デマゴーグ

Ex: The rise of populism in recent years has been attributed to widespread dissatisfaction with traditional political parties and the impact of globalization on local economies and cultures .近年の**ポピュリズム**の台頭は、伝統的な政党に対する広範な不満と、グローバリゼーションが地域経済や文化に与える影響に起因するとされている。
fascism
[名詞]

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

ファシズム

ファシズム

Ex: The resistance movement fought bravely against the spread of fascism during World War II .抵抗運動は第二次世界大戦中、**ファシズム**の拡散に対して勇敢に戦った。
oligarchy
[名詞]

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

寡頭制, 少数集団の支配

寡頭制, 少数集団の支配

Ex: The rise of oligarchy often leads to corruption and nepotism , as ruling elites prioritize their own interests over those of the broader population .**寡頭制**の台頭は、支配エリートが広範な人口の利益よりも自分たちの利益を優先するため、しばしば腐敗や縁故主義につながります。
feudalism
[名詞]

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

封建制度, 封建主義

封建制度, 封建主義

Ex: The concept of feudalism shaped the political and economic systems of medieval kingdoms .**封建制度**の概念は中世王国の政治・経済システムを形作った。
idealism
[名詞]

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

理想主義

理想主義

Ex: The teacher encouraged idealism, asking students to envision a perfect future .教師は**理想主義**を奨励し、生徒たちに完璧な未来を想像するよう求めました。
demagogue
[名詞]

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

デマゴーグ, 扇動者

デマゴーグ, 扇動者

Ex: Democracy is vulnerable to the influence of demagogues who prioritize their own power over the welfare of the people .民主主義は、人々の福祉よりも自分自身の権力を優先する**デマゴーグ**の影響を受けやすい。

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

連合, 同盟

連合, 同盟

Ex: The confederation model allows for cooperation and coordination among member states while preserving their autonomy and identity .**連合**モデルは、加盟国間の協力と調整を可能にしつつ、彼らの自律性とアイデンティティを保持します。
federation
[名詞]

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

連邦, 同盟

連邦, 同盟

fanatic
[名詞]

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

狂信者, 過激派

狂信者, 過激派

Ex: The group was led by a fanatic who believed strongly in his radical ideology .そのグループは、自身の過激な思想を強く信じる**狂信者**によって率いられていた。
nationalism
[名詞]

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

ナショナリズム

ナショナリズム

federalism
[名詞]

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

連邦主義

連邦主義

Ex: The principles of federalism were designed to protect the sovereignty of individual states while maintaining a unified national government .**連邦主義**の原則は、統一された国家政府を維持しながら、個々の州の主権を保護するために設計されました。
imperialism
[名詞]

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

帝国主義, 植民地主義

帝国主義, 植民地主義

Ex: During the era of imperialism, major powers often competed for control over territories .**帝国主義**の時代には、大国がしばしば領土の支配を争った。
to lobby
[動詞]

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

ロビー活動をする, 圧力をかける

ロビー活動をする, 圧力をかける

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry has been lobbying lawmakers for faster drug approval processes .製薬業界は、医薬品承認プロセスの迅速化のために立法者に**ロビー活動**を行ってきました。
nonpartisan
[形容詞]

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

無党派の, 公平な

無党派の, 公平な

rally
[名詞]

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

集会, ラリー

集会, ラリー

Ex: He was arrested during the rally for protesting against government policies he viewed as unfair .彼は不公平と見なした政府の政策に抗議したため、**集会**中に逮捕されました。
utopia
[名詞]

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

ユートピア, 想像上の楽園

ユートピア, 想像上の楽園

Ex: Many people hope for a utopia but find it difficult to achieve in reality .多くの人々が**ユートピア**を望んでいるが、現実ではそれを達成するのが難しいと感じている。
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