Academisch IELTS (Band 6-7) - Government

to officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs

besturen

to control and be in charge of a country

heersen

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

verkiezen

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

mandaat

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

onderhandelen

to seek advice, information, or guidance from someone who is extremely knowledgeable or skilled in a specific area

raadplegen

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

omverwerpen

one of the members of Senate

senator

someone who is elected to be the head of a town or city

burgemeester

an elected official in local government, representing and making decisions for their community

raadslid

an individual skilled in handling delicate situations with diplomacy and tact, often navigating complex relationships or negotiations with finesse and discretion

diplomaat

a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

ambassadeur

a government official or employee who works within a bureaucratic system, typically involved in implementing and administering government policies and procedures

bureaucraat

a person appointed or elected to a position of authority, often within a government or organization, responsible for overseeing and managing specific areas of policy, administration, or regulation

commissaris

a system of government that is controlled by officials who are not elected rather employed

bureaucratie

a group of elected officials responsible for making and changing laws in a government or state

wetgevende macht

the act of gathering together to achieve a common goal

samenkomst

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

woordvoerder

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

verdrag

an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

economische sancties