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Woordenschat voor IELTS Academic (Score 6-7) - Overheid

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met de overheid en die nodig zijn voor het academische IELTS-examen.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
to govern
to govern
[werkwoord]

to officially rule and manage a country, region, or community

regeren,  besturen

regeren, besturen

Ex: She promised to govern fairly if her party won the election. 
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to rule
to rule
[werkwoord]

to control and be in charge of a country

regeren, heersen

regeren, heersen

Ex: The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing dissent. 
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to elect
to elect
[werkwoord]

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

verkiezen, kiezen door te stemmen

verkiezen, kiezen door te stemmen

Ex: The citizens of the country are electing new leaders who will shape the future. 
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delegation
delegation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

delegatie,  overdracht van taken

delegatie, overdracht van taken

Ex: Sarah improved her delegation skills after becoming a team leader. 
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to negotiate
to negotiate
[werkwoord]

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

onderhandelen, overleggen

onderhandelen, overleggen

Ex: In a team project, members may need to negotiate their individual tasks and contributions to achieve a balanced workload. 
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to consult
to consult
[werkwoord]

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

raadplegen, advies vragen aan

raadplegen, advies vragen aan

Ex: The company CEO consulted the marketing team about the new advertising campaign strategy. 
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to overthrow
to overthrow
[werkwoord]

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

omverwerpen, afzetten

omverwerpen, afzetten

Ex: The rebels strategically planned to overthrow the dictator and bring about political change. 

De rebellen hebben strategisch gepland om de dictator te verwerpen en politieke verandering te brengen.

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senator
senator
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

senator, senator

senator, senator

Ex: The senator attended a committee meeting in the Senate. 

De senator woonde een commissievergadering bij in de Senaat.

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mayor
mayor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person elected or chosen to lead the government of a town or city

burgemeester,  burgemeester

burgemeester, burgemeester

Ex: The mayor met with local business owners on Tuesday. 
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councillor
councillor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

raadslid, gemeenteraadslid

raadslid, gemeenteraadslid

Ex: The councillor collaborated with other elected officials to address homelessness in the city. 
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diplomat
diplomat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

diplomaat, onderhandelaar

diplomaat, onderhandelaar

Ex: The CEO of the company is a skilled diplomat, adept at handling delicate negotiations with finesse and discretion. 

De CEO van het bedrijf is een bekwame diplomaat, bedreven in het behandelen van delicate onderhandelingen met finesse en discretie.

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ambassador
ambassador
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a senior diplomatic official who represents their country in another country or at an international organization

ambassadeur,  ambassadrice

ambassadeur, ambassadrice

Ex: Daniel was appointed ambassador after many years in the diplomatic service. 
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bureaucrat
bureaucrat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bureaucraat, ambtenaar

bureaucraat, ambtenaar

Ex: Bureaucrats in the finance department manage budget allocations for various government programs. 

Bureaucraten in de financiële afdeling beheren budgettoewijzingen voor verschillende overheidsprogramma's.

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commissioner
commissioner
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an official with authority over a particular government department, public service, or area of administration

commissaris,  gevolmachtigde

commissaris, gevolmachtigde

Ex: The commissioner oversees the city's transportation department. 
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bureaucracy
bureaucracy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a system of government in which administration is carried out by appointed officials

bureaucratie,  ambtenarij

bureaucratie, ambtenarij

Ex: The empire relied on bureaucracy to collect taxes and enforce its laws. 
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legislature
legislature
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

wetgevende macht, wetgevende vergadering

wetgevende macht, wetgevende vergadering

Ex: The governor can reject laws passed by the legislature if they are not in the state's best interest. 

De gouverneur kan wetten die door de wetgevende macht zijn aangenomen afwijzen als ze niet in het belang van de staat zijn.

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assembly
assembly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of gathering together to achieve a common goal

vergadering,  bijeenkomst

vergadering, bijeenkomst

Ex: Organizers coordinated the assembly of participants outside the building. 
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spokesperson
spokesperson
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

woordvoerder, vertegenwoordiger

woordvoerder, vertegenwoordiger

Ex: The spokesperson clarified the organization's stance on the proposed policy changes. 

De woordvoerder verduidelijkte het standpunt van de organisatie over de voorgestelde beleidswijzigingen.

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treaty
treaty
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

verdrag

verdrag

Ex: The extradition treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice. 
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sanction
sanction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an official measure imposed on a country, organization, or person to punish or pressure them, especially by restricting trade or financial activity

sanctie

sanctie

Ex: Officials called for tougher economic sanctions. 
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