Academisch IELTS (Band 6-7) - Politiek

a system of government based on the vote of the public who choose their representatives periodically by free election

democratie

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

referendum

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

federalisme

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

regime

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

ideologie

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

lobbyist

the main political party opposed to the government

de tegenpartij van de regering

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

kiesdistrict

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

factie

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

geheime stemming

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

coalitie

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

disinformatie

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

boycotten

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

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

kapitalisme

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

patriottisme

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

liberalisme

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

een regel

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

wetsclausule

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

intrekken

to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

wetten maken

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

reguleren

to approve a proposed law

wetten maken

to strongly criticize in an official manner

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

legitimeren