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B2 Ordlista - Politik

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om politik, såsom "federal", "revolutionär", "kongress" etc., förberedda för B2-inlärning.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
domestic
domestic
[adjektiv]

relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country

inrikes, nationell

inrikes, nationell

Ex: The domestic market for agricultural products supports local farmers and food producers. 

Den inhemska marknaden för jordbruksprodukter stödjer lokala bönder och livsmedelsproducenter.

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federal
federal
[adjektiv]

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

federal, nationell

federal, nationell

Ex: Federal agencies administer programs and services on behalf of the central government. 

Federala myndigheter administrerar program och tjänster på uppdrag av centralregeringen.

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independent
independent
[adjektiv]

(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others

oberoende

oberoende

Ex: The independent state formed a new constitution to establish its government. 

Den oberoende staten bildade en ny konstitution för att etablera sin regering.

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official
official
[adjektiv]

holding a position of authority or responsibility within an organization or government

officiell, tjänsteman

officiell, tjänsteman

Ex: The official inspector conducted a thorough examination of the construction site to ensure compliance with safety regulations. 

Den officiella inspektören genomförde en noggrann undersökning av byggplatsen för att säkerställa efterlevnad av säkerhetsbestämmelserna.

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presidential
presidential
[adjektiv]

associated with the role or actions of a president, such as decisions, behaviors, or policies

presidentiell, relaterad till presidentskapet

presidentiell, relaterad till presidentskapet

Ex: Presidential debates offer voters insight into the candidates' policies and leadership abilities. 

Presidentiella debatter ger väljare insikt i kandidaternas politik och ledarskapsförmågor.

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revolution
revolution
[Substantiv]

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

revolution

revolution

Ex: Key figures of the revolution are remembered as national heroes for their roles in the uprising. 

Nyckelpersoner i revolutionen minns som nationalhjältar för sina roller i upproret.

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revolutionary
revolutionary
[adjektiv]

involved in or characteristic of a revolution

revolutionär

revolutionär

Ex: The revolutionary uprising led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. 

Det revolutionära upproret ledde till monarkins störtande och republikens inrättande.

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congress
congress
[Substantiv]

a formal meeting of representatives from various regions within a country to discuss and make decisions on national issues

kongress,  församling

kongress, församling

Ex: Congress convened an emergency session to address the natural disaster relief efforts. 

Kongressen sammankallade ett akutmöte för att behandla insatserna för naturkatastrofhjälp.

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conservative
conservative
[Substantiv]

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

konservativ, traditionalist

konservativ, traditionalist

Ex: Many conservative MPs voiced their concerns over the proposed tax reforms. 

Många konservativa parlamentsledamöter uttryckte sina farhågor om de föreslagna skattereformerna.

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Conservative Party
Conservative Party
[Substantiv]

a major political party in the UK favoring traditional values, economic liberalism, and gradual change rather than radical reform

Konservativa partiet

Konservativa partiet

Ex: Boris Johnson is the current leader of the Conservative Party in the UK. 

Boris Johnson är den nuvarande ledaren för Konservativa partiet i Storbritannien.

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Republican Party
Republican Party
[Substantiv]

the youngest political party in the US which has conservative beliefs and is against the high power of central government

Republikanska partiet, Amerikanska republikanska partiet

Republikanska partiet, Amerikanska republikanska partiet

Ex: The Republican Party has historically been associated with conservative social values and a strong military. 

Republikanska partiet har historiskt förknippats med konservativa sociala värderingar och en stark militär.

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democrat
democrat
[Substantiv]

someone who supports social equality, healthcare reform, environmental protection, and a more active role for government in addressing social issues

demokrat, förespråkare för social demokrati

demokrat, förespråkare för social demokrati

Ex: In recent elections, Democrats have focused on issues like affordable education and criminal justice reform. 

I de senaste valen har demokraterna fokuserat på frågor som prisvärd utbildning och reform av rättsväsendet.

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Democratic Party
Democratic Party
[Substantiv]

the oldest political party in the US which believes in social equality by helping the poor in different ways, etc.

Demokratiska partiet, Demokratiska Partiet

Demokratiska partiet, Demokratiska Partiet

Ex: Democratic Party platforms often include initiatives to address climate change through clean energy investments and regulations. 

Demokratiska partiets plattformar inkluderar ofta initiativ för att hantera klimatförändringar genom investeringar och regleringar inom ren energi.

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labor party
labor party
[Substantiv]

a British political party which favors the welfare of workers and the poor

Arbetarpartiet, Labourpartiet

Arbetarpartiet, Labourpartiet

Ex: She joined the Labor Party because of her commitment to supporting low-income families. 

Hon gick med i Labour Party på grund av sitt engagemang för att stödja låginkomstfamiljer.

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to back
to back
[Verb]

to support someone or something

stödja, backa upp

stödja, backa upp

Ex: The community rallied to back the local school's fundraising efforts for new equipment. 

Samhället samlades för att stödja den lokala skolans insamlingsinsatser för ny utrustning.

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to debate
to debate
[Verb]

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

debattera, diskutera

debattera, diskutera

Ex: Scientists debated the validity of the new research findings during the conference. 

Forskarna debatterade giltigheten av de nya forskningsresultaten under konferensen.

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to govern
to govern
[Verb]

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

regera, förvalta

regera, förvalta

Ex: A monarch may govern a kingdom, often guided by traditions and legal frameworks. 

En monark kan regera ett kungarike, ofta styrd av traditioner och juridiska ramar.

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government
government
[Substantiv]

a special way or system of controlling a country, state, etc.

regering

regering

Ex: The totalitarian government imposed strict controls over media and public discourse, suppressing dissenting voices. 

Den totalitära regeringen införde strikta kontroller över media och offentlig diskurs, och undertryckte avvikande röster.

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democracy
democracy
[Substantiv]

a belief or ideology that supports governance by the people, emphasizing equal participation in the political process

demokrati, folkstyre

demokrati, folkstyre

Ex: Many activists are passionate about spreading democracy to ensure equality for all. 

Många aktivister är passionerade om att sprida demokrati för att säkerställa jämlikhet för alla.

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dictatorship
dictatorship
[Substantiv]

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

diktatur, diktatoriskt regime

diktatur, diktatoriskt regime

Ex: In a dictatorship, the leader has complete control over the military and the media. 

I en diktatur har ledaren fullständig kontroll över militären och medierna.

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kingdom
kingdom
[Substantiv]

a nation or state that its ruler is a king or queen

kungarike, monarki

kungarike, monarki

Ex: Legends of the kingdom and its knights have been told for generations. 

Legenderna om kungariket och dess riddare har berättats i generationer.

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monarchy
monarchy
[Substantiv]

a system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen

monarki, kungadöme

monarki, kungadöme

Ex: The monarchy was abolished in favor of a republic after a period of civil unrest. 

Monarkin avskaffades till förmån för en republik efter en period av inbördes oroligheter.

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independence
independence
[Substantiv]

the state of being free from the control of others

oberoende, autonomi

oberoende, autonomi

Ex: Independence allows individuals to pursue their dreams without external restrictions. 

Självständighet gör det möjligt för individer att följa sina drömmar utan externa begränsningar.

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human right
human right
[Substantiv]

one of a series of rights that every human being must have

mänsklig rättighet

mänsklig rättighet

Ex: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, outlines basic human rights such as the right to life, liberty, and security of person. 

Allmänna förklaringen om de mänskliga rättigheterna, antagen av Förenta nationerna 1948, beskriver grundläggande mänskliga rättigheter som rätten till liv, frihet och personlig säkerhet.

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nation
nation
[Substantiv]

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

nation, land

nation, land

Ex: Nations often celebrate Independence Day to commemorate their freedom and sovereignty. 

Nationer firar ofta självständighetsdagen för att fira sin frihet och suveränitet.

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to plot
to plot
[Verb]

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

konspirera, planera

konspirera, planera

Ex: The disgruntled employee was fired after colleagues discovered he was plotting revenge against his supervisor. 

Den missnöjda anställda sparkades efter att kollegor upptäckt att han planerade hämnd mot sin överordnade.

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state
state
[Substantiv]

a country under the control of one government

stat, nation

stat, nation

Ex: India is a populous state in South Asia, characterized by its diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. 

Indien är en folkrik stat i Sydasien, känd för sina mångfaldiga kulturer, språk och traditioner.

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majority
majority
[Substantiv]

the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election

majoritet

majoritet

Ex: Despite a close race, the incumbent managed to secure a majority on election night. 

Trots en jämn kamp lyckades den sittande säkra en majoritet på valnatten.

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minister
minister
[Substantiv]

the person who is the head of a specific department within the government, responsible for managing policies, operations, and administration related to that department

minister

minister

Ex: The Minister of Education oversees policies related to schools, universities, and educational standards across the nation. 

Utbildningsministern övervakar politik som rör skolor, universitet och utbildningsstandarder över hela landet.

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secretary
secretary
[Substantiv]

the person who is the head of a US government department

sekreterare, minister

sekreterare, minister

Ex: The Secretary of the Treasury was questioned about the recent economic downturn. 

Finansministern förhördes om den senaste ekonomiska nedgången.

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spokesperson
spokesperson
[Substantiv]

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

talesperson, representant

talesperson, representant

Ex: A spokesperson for the charity announced a new campaign to support homeless youth. 

En talesperson för välgörenhetsorganisationen meddelade en ny kampanj för att stödja hemlösa ungdomar.

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negotiation
negotiation
[Substantiv]

formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

förhandling, underhandling

förhandling, underhandling

Ex: Successful negotiation requires good communication and understanding of both parties' needs. 

Framgångsrik förhandling kräver god kommunikation och förståelse för båda parternas behov.

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opposition
opposition
[Substantiv]

the main political party opposed to the government

opposition

opposition

Ex: The opposition gained significant support following the recent scandal involving the ruling party. 

Oppositionen fick betydande stöd efter den senaste skandalen som involverade regeringspartiet.

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policy
policy
[Substantiv]

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

policy

policy

Ex: The insurance company revised its policy to offer better coverage for natural disasters. 

Försäkringsbolaget reviderade sin policy för att erbjuda bättre täckning för naturkatastrofer.

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presidency
presidency
[Substantiv]

the period of time during which a president is in power

presidentskap, presidentperiod

presidentskap, presidentperiod

Ex: The presidency of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War was a defining period in American history. 

Presidentperioden för Abraham Lincoln under inbördeskriget var en avgörande period i amerikansk historia.

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to run for

to participate in an election as a candidate

ställa upp i val till, springa för

ställa upp i val till, springa för

Ex: He ran for president twice but was not successful. 

Han ställde upp som presidentkandidat två gånger men lyckades inte.

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seat
seat
[Substantiv]

the position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.

plats, säte

plats, säte

Ex: The politician fought hard to retain her seat amid fierce competition from challengers. 

Politikern kämpade hårt för att behålla sin plats mitt i hård konkurrens från utmanare.

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voting
voting
[Substantiv]

the process or action of choosing someone during an election

röstning

röstning

Ex: They encouraged young people to participate in voting to make their voices heard. 

De uppmuntrade unga människor att delta i röstning för att få sina röster hörda.

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territory
territory
[Substantiv]

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

territorium, region

territorium, region

Ex: The ancient empire expanded its territory through a series of successful military campaigns. 

Det antika imperiet utökade sitt territorium genom en serie framgångsrika militära kampanjer.

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to negotiate

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

förhandla, underhandla

förhandla, underhandla

Ex: The homebuyers and sellers negotiated the price and terms of the real estate transaction. 

Bostadsköpare och säljare förhandlade om priset och villkoren för fastighetstransaktionen.

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conspiracy
conspiracy
[Substantiv]

a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act

konspiration, komplott

konspiration, komplott

Ex: Investigators suspected a conspiracy to manipulate election results. 

Utredarna misstänkte en konspiration för att manipulera valresultaten.

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crackdown
crackdown
[Substantiv]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

förtryck, hård åtgärd

förtryck, hård åtgärd

Ex: The crackdown on corruption within the government led to the dismissal and prosecution of several high-ranking officials. 

Förtrycket av korruption inom regeringen ledde till avskedandet och åtal av flera högt uppsatta tjänstemän.

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repression
repression
[Substantiv]

the action of controlling people by means of force or violence

förtryck, repression

förtryck, repression

Ex: Repression of free speech has stifled public debate and criticism in the country. 

Förtrycket av yttrandefriheten har kvävt den offentliga debatten och kritiken i landet.

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prime minister
prime minister
[Substantiv]

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

statsminister, regeringschef

statsminister, regeringschef

Ex: The Prime Minister's role includes chairing cabinet meetings and coordinating government activities across ministries. 

Statsministerns roll innefattar att ordföra i kabinettsmöten och samordna regeringens verksamhet mellan ministerierna.

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Department of Homeland Security

a US federal agency responsible for protecting the country from various threats, including terrorism, border security, immigration, and cybersecurity

Ex: The Department of Homeland Security collaborates with other federal, state, and local agencies to enhance national resilience against terrorism and other threats. 
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to [lead] astray

to cause someone to make a poor decision by providing them with incorrect guidance or misleading information

Ex: The company's unethical practices led its employees astray. 
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Senate
Senate
[Substantiv]

the upper chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for lawmaking, oversight, and approval of appointments

Senat, Överhus

Senat, Överhus

Ex: Each state elects two senators to the U.S. Senate. 

Varje stat väljer två senatorer till USA:s senat.

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