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Humaniora SAT - Politik och Lagstiftning

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till politik och lagstiftning, såsom "fördrag", "konfederation", "toppmöte" etc., som du behöver för att klara dina SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
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 government introduced a new fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth. 
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referendum
referendum
[Substantiv]

a vote in which all the people of a country are asked to decide on one political question

folkomröstning, referendum

folkomröstning, referendum

Ex: Many people voted in the referendum. 
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treaty
treaty
[Substantiv]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

fördrag

fördrag

Ex: The two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations. 
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amendment
amendment
[Substantiv]

a formal change, addition, or alteration made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document

ändring, tillägg

ändring, tillägg

Ex: The proposed amendment to the constitution aims to guarantee equal rights for all citizens. 
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constitution
constitution
[Substantiv]

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

konstitution

konstitution

Ex: The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of government. 
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tenure
tenure
[Substantiv]

a period or condition of holding a position

förordnande, befattning

förordnande, befattning

Ex: After years of research and teaching, she finally achieved tenure as a professor at the university. 
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inauguration
inauguration
[Substantiv]

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

installation

installation

Ex: The inauguration of the new president was attended by thousands of spectators gathered on the National Mall. 
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reign
reign
[Substantiv]

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

regering, regering

regering, regering

Ex: Queen Victoria's reign lasted over 63 years. 
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chamber
chamber
[Substantiv]

a formal meeting place where discussions or decisions take place, particularly within a administrative or judicial context

kammare, mötesrum

kammare, mötesrum

Ex: The Senate chamber was filled with lawmakers debating the new bill. 
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Congress
Congress
[Substantiv]

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

Kongress, Lagstiftande församling

Kongress, Lagstiftande församling

Ex: Congress passed a new healthcare bill. 
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confederacy
confederacy
[Substantiv]

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

konfederation, allians

konfederation, allians

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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 addressed the nation to announce new economic measures aimed at boosting employment. 
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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: As a Democrat, she believes in expanding access to healthcare for all citizens through government programs. 
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liberal
liberal
[Substantiv]

a person who advocates for progressive reforms, often in politics, economics, or social policies

liberal

liberal

Ex: The liberal's proposal for healthcare reform gained support from younger voters seeking universal coverage. 
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Republican
Republican
[Substantiv]

(in the US) someone who supports or is a member of the Republican Party

republikan, medlem i Republikanska partiet

republikan, medlem i Republikanska partiet

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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: The conservative candidate won the election by a narrow margin. 
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communist
communist
[Substantiv]

a member of a political party that advocates a system aiming for a classless society where resources are owned collectively and distributed based on need

kommunist

kommunist

Ex: He became a communist after witnessing the exploitation of workers in industrialized cities. 
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turnout
turnout
[Substantiv]

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

väljardeltagande, deltagandegrad

väljardeltagande, deltagandegrad

Ex: The election saw a high voter turnout, with over 75% of eligible voters participating. 
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democracy
democracy
[Substantiv]

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

demokrati

demokrati

Ex: In a democracy, all citizens have the right to express their opinions freely and participate in decision-making processes. 
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colony
colony
[Substantiv]

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

koloni, territorium under kontroll

koloni, territorium under kontroll

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realm
realm
[Substantiv]

a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler

rike, domän

rike, domän

Ex: The United Kingdom is known for its historic monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II reigning over the realm. 
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party
party
[Substantiv]

an official political group with shared beliefs, goals, and policies aiming to be a part of or form a government

parti, politiskt parti

parti, politiskt parti

Ex: The political party held a rally to mobilize supporters and promote its platform ahead of the upcoming election. 
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pact
pact
[Substantiv]

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

pakt, avtal

pakt, avtal

Ex: The two countries signed a defense pact to ensure mutual protection against external threats. 
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proposition
proposition
[Substantiv]

the act of presenting an idea, suggestion, or proposal for consideration

förslag, idé

förslag, idé

Ex: Her proposition of a new workflow was well received. 
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summit
summit
[Substantiv]

a formal meeting of leaders, especially heads of government

toppmöte, toppmöte

toppmöte, toppmöte

Ex: The leaders attended a climate summit in Geneva. 
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propaganda
propaganda
[Substantiv]

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

propaganda

propaganda

Ex: The regime used propaganda to control the narrative and maintain public support. 
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statute
statute
[Substantiv]

an officially written and established law

lag, stadga

lag, stadga

Ex: The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. 
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nomination
nomination
[Substantiv]

the process of officially selecting a candidate for either an election or bestowing an honnor

nominering

nominering

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secession
secession
[Substantiv]

the formal act of breaking away from a larger political entity or organization

utbrytning

utbrytning

Ex: The secession of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 resulted in significant geopolitical tensions. 
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commonwealth
commonwealth
[Substantiv]

a politically organized body of people under a single government, typically emphasizing the common good

samvälde, republik

samvälde, republik

Ex: The commonwealth enacted new laws for public welfare. 
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principality
principality
[Substantiv]

a territory or state ruled by a prince, often smaller than a kingdom but with a degree of political independence

furstendöme, furstendöme

furstendöme, furstendöme

Ex: Monaco is a renowned principality famous for its luxury and glamorous lifestyle. 
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manifesto
manifesto
[Substantiv]

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifest, offentlig förklaring

manifest, offentlig förklaring

Ex: The activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause. 
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mandate
mandate
[Substantiv]

the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election

mandat, fullmakt

mandat, fullmakt

Ex: After winning the election with a significant majority, the new government claimed a strong mandate to implement their policies. 
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delegation
delegation
[Substantiv]

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

delegering, överföring av ansvar

delegering, överföring av ansvar

Ex: The mayor's delegation of budgetary decisions to the city council streamlined the governance process. 
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homeland
homeland
[Substantiv]

the place where someone or a group of people come from and feel a strong connection to

hemland, fosterland

hemland, fosterland

Ex: After years of living abroad, she returned to her homeland to visit family. 
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embargo
embargo
[Substantiv]

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

embargo, handelsförbud

embargo, handelsförbud

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hyperpartisanship
hyperpartisanship
[Substantiv]

an extreme allegiance to a particular political party or ideology

hyperpartiskhet, extrem partitillhörighet

hyperpartiskhet, extrem partitillhörighet

Ex: The increasing hyperpartisanship in Congress has made it difficult to pass bipartisan legislation. 
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bipartisanship
bipartisanship
[Substantiv]

agreement and collaboration between two major political parties that typically oppose each other's policies

bipartisanitet, bipartiskt samarbete

bipartisanitet, bipartiskt samarbete

Ex: The healthcare reform bill was a result of rare bipartisanship, with both parties working together to address the needs of the public. 
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municipal
municipal
[adjektiv]

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

kommunal, stads-

kommunal, stads-

Ex: The municipal government announced plans to improve public transportation infrastructure in the city. 
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electoral
electoral
[adjektiv]

related to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms

val-, valrelaterad

val-, valrelaterad

Ex: The electoral system determines how representatives are chosen to serve in government. 
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self-governing
self-governing
[adjektiv]

(of a territory, organization, etc.) making decisions regarding one's internal affairs without external interference

självstyrande, autonom

självstyrande, autonom

Ex: Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, managing its own domestic policies while Denmark handles foreign affairs. 
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transnational
transnational
[adjektiv]

operating or involving activities across multiple countries or nations

transnationell, multinationell

transnationell, multinationell

Ex: Transnational corporations have global operations and supply chains. 
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geopolitical
geopolitical
[adjektiv]

related to the influence and interactions of geographical factors on political decisions, relationships, and strategies among nations

geopolitisk, relaterad till geopolitik

geopolitisk, relaterad till geopolitik

Ex: Geopolitical tensions between neighboring countries have led to border disputes and military conflicts. 
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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 laws apply uniformly across the entire country. 
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interstate
interstate
[adjektiv]

involving or relating to the interactions or relationships between states within a country or federation

mellanstatlig, mellan stater

mellanstatlig, mellan stater

Ex: The interstate highway system facilitates travel and commerce between states in the United States. 
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authoritarian
authoritarian
[adjektiv]

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

auktoritär, despotisk

auktoritär, despotisk

Ex: The authoritarian regime tightly controls the media and suppresses dissenting voices. 
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consular
consular
[adjektiv]

associated with matters or activities of a consulate or consul, particularly the representation and protection of a country's citizens and interests in a foreign city or region

konsulär, relaterad till konsulatet

konsulär, relaterad till konsulatet

Ex: The consular services at the embassy in Paris assisted stranded tourists during the travel disruption. 
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precolonial
precolonial
[adjektiv]

relating to the period in a region's history before it was colonized by foreign powers

förkolonial, före koloniseringen

förkolonial, före koloniseringen

Ex: The precolonial era in Africa was marked by the rise and fall of various powerful kingdoms and empires. 
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

antaga, godkänna

antaga, godkänna

Ex: In 1996, Congress unanimously passed the Food Quality Protection Act. 
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