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Woordenschat voor IELTS (Academisch) - Politics

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over politiek, zoals "congres", "federaal", "stembiljet", enz., die nodig zijn voor het IELTS-examen.

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affair
affair
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a social gathering or event, often formal or noteworthy

evenement, receptie

evenement, receptie

Ex: The gala was a grand affair. 
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bill
bill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about

wetsvoorstel, voorstel van wet

wetsvoorstel, voorstel van wet

Ex: After several debates, the bill was passed and became law. 
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Congress
Congress
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

Congres, Wetgevend lichaam

Congres, Wetgevend lichaam

Ex: Congress passed a new healthcare bill. 
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conservative
conservative
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who aligns with or supports the principles and policies traditionally associated with conservative political ideologies

conservatief, traditionalist

conservatief, traditionalist

Ex: The conservative candidate won the election by a narrow margin. 
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council
council
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

raad, bestuur

raad, bestuur

Ex: She was elected to serve on the local council. 
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to debate
to debate
[werkwoord]

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

debatteren, bespreken

debatteren, bespreken

Ex: The candidates took the stage to debate their views on important issues in front of a live audience 
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democracy
democracy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

democratie

democratie

Ex: In a democracy, all citizens have the right to express their opinions freely and participate in decision-making processes. 
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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: Citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections. 
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federal
federal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

federaal, nationaal

federaal, nationaal

Ex: Federal laws apply uniformly across the entire country. 
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to govern
to govern
[werkwoord]

to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

regelen, controleren

regelen, controleren

Ex: The new laws will govern how companies can handle customer data to ensure privacy and security. 
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activist
activist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

activist, strijder

activist, strijder

Ex: The activist organized a large protest to demand better working conditions for factory employees. 
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absolutism
absolutism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the principle or system of unlimited and unchecked governmental power

absolutisme, despotisme

absolutisme, despotisme

Ex: The monarch ruled under the doctrine of political absolutism. 
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alliance
alliance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

alliantie, verbond

alliantie, verbond

Ex: The military alliance between the two countries was formed to enhance mutual defense capabilities. 
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ambassador
ambassador
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ambassadeur, gezant

ambassadeur, gezant

Ex: The ambassador hosted a reception at the embassy to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two nations. 
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assembly
assembly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of gathering together to achieve a common goal

vergadering,  bijeenkomst

vergadering, bijeenkomst

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autonomy
autonomy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

autonomie

autonomie

Ex: The region fought for years to achieve autonomy from the central government. 
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ballot
ballot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

stembiljet, stem

stembiljet, stem

Ex: Voters received their ballot at the polling station. 
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bilateral
bilateral
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

concerning two groups or countries

bilateraal

bilateraal

Ex: The two nations signed a bilateral trade agreement. 
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balance of power
balance of power
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the situation in which a group of countries have enough military or political power to prevent a country from controlling other countries

machtsbalans, evenwicht van krachten

machtsbalans, evenwicht van krachten

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bureau
bureau
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a specific section within a government department which is responsible for specific tasks, functions, etc.

bureau

bureau

Ex: The environmental protection bureau is responsible for overseeing and implementing policies related to conservation and pollution control. 
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candidacy
candidacy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being a candidate in an election

kandidatuur, kandidatuur

kandidatuur, kandidatuur

Ex: She announced her candidacy for mayor. 
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capitalism
capitalism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kapitalisme, kapitalistisch systeem

kapitalisme, kapitalistisch systeem

Ex: Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals and businesses own the means of production and operate for profit. 
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diplomacy
diplomacy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

diplomatie

diplomatie

Ex: Diplomacy helped prevent the two nations from going to war. 
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constitution
constitution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

grondwet

grondwet

Ex: The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of government. 
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European Union
European Union
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a union of 27 European states that is formed to strengthen the economic and political bonds between its members

Europese Unie

Europese Unie

Ex: The European Union has policies to promote free trade among its member states. 
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fanatic
fanatic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

fanaat, extremist

fanaat, extremist

Ex: The protest was peaceful until a group of fanatics began shouting radical slogans. 
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ideological
ideological
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

based on or relating to a specific set of political or economic views or policies

ideologisch

ideologisch

Ex: The party's platform is rooted in ideological principles of liberalism and social justice. 
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independence
independence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being free from the control of others

onafhankelijkheid, autonomie

onafhankelijkheid, autonomie

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule. 
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internationally
internationally
[bijwoord]

in a way that relates to multiple nations or the entire world

internationaal, op internationaal niveau

internationaal, op internationaal niveau

Ex: The conference attracted participants and experts internationally. 
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globalism
globalism
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a belief in which the actions of one country affect all other countries in the world and that economic policy is built on benefiting the whole world not an individual country

globalisme, wereldburgerschap

globalisme, wereldburgerschap

Ex: Globalism has led to increased economic interdependence among nations, fostering international trade and investment. 
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upper middle class
upper middle class
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a social class that its members have a high socioeconomic status and are between the middle and upper classes

hoge middenklasse, hoge bourgeoisie

hoge middenklasse, hoge bourgeoisie

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quota system
quota system
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a system that allows a limited number of immigrants to officially enter a country annually

quotesysteem, contingentsysteem

quotesysteem, contingentsysteem

Ex: The government implemented a quota system to control immigration numbers. 
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refoulement
refoulement
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the illegal practice of forcing the asylum seekers or the refugees to return to the country where they are at risk of prosecution

terugkeer

terugkeer

Ex: Human rights organizations condemned the government's policy of refoulement, arguing that it violated fundamental principles of asylum and protection. 
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anarchy
anarchy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control

anarchie, chaos

anarchie, chaos

Ex: The country descended into anarchy after the government was overthrown. 
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confirmation hearing
confirmation hearing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a session that each US Senate committee holds in order to determine whether a candidate should be confirmed or rejected for a high federal office

bevestigingshoorzitting, hoorzitting voor bevestiging

bevestigingshoorzitting, hoorzitting voor bevestiging

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