pattern

B2 Level Wordlist - Politics

Here you will learn some English words about politics, such as "federal", "revolutionary", "congress", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
CEFR B2 Vocabulary
domestic
domestic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Domestic policy decisions affect the lives of citizens within a country. 
Close
Sign in
federal
federal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Federal laws apply uniformly across the entire country. 
Close
Sign in
independent
independent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After years of struggle, the nation finally became independent from colonial rule. 
Close
Sign in
official
official
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The official spokesperson for the company addressed the media regarding the incident. 
Close
Sign in
presidential
presidential
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The presidential address outlined the government's priorities for the upcoming year. 
Close
Sign in
revolution

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

Ex: The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. 
Close
Sign in
revolutionary
revolutionary
[Adjective]

involved in or characteristic of a revolution

Ex: The revolutionary leader mobilized the masses against the oppressive regime. 
Close
Sign in
congress
congress
[noun]

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

Ex: The congress debated the proposed amendments to the constitution late into the night. 
Close
Sign in
conservative

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

Ex: The conservative candidate won the election by a narrow margin. 
Close
Sign in
Conservative Party

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

Ex: The Conservative Party believes in preserving traditional values and institutions like the monarchy. 
Close
Sign in
Republican Party

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

Ex: Many members of the Republican Party oppose expansive government programs and advocate for individual liberties. 
Close
Sign in
democrat
democrat
[noun]

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

Ex: As a Democrat, she believes in expanding access to healthcare for all citizens through government programs. 
Close
Sign in
Democratic Party

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

Ex: The Democratic Party nominated Joe Biden as its presidential candidate for the 2020 election. 
Close
Sign in
labor party

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

Ex: The Labor Party introduced policies aimed at improving healthcare and education for all. 
Close
Sign in
to back
to back
[Verb]

to support someone or something

Ex: The team decided to back their captain's decision during the crucial match. 
Close
Sign in
to debate
to debate
[Verb]

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

Ex: The candidates took the stage to debate their views on important issues in front of a live audience 
Close
Sign in
to govern
to govern
[Verb]

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

Ex: Elected leaders govern the nation, making decisions for the welfare of its citizens. 
Close
Sign in
government

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

Ex: In a democratic government, leaders are elected by the people through free and fair elections. 
Close
Sign in
democracy
democracy
[noun]

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

Ex: She strongly believes in democracy and advocates for government by the people. 
Close
Sign in
dictatorship

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

Ex: Under the dictatorship, citizens had no freedom of speech or assembly. 
Close
Sign in
kingdom
kingdom
[noun]

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

Ex: The ancient kingdom was known for its powerful armies and vast territories. 
Close
Sign in
monarchy
monarchy
[noun]

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

Ex: The monarchy has existed in the country for centuries, with the king serving as the head of state. 
Close
Sign in
independence

the state of being free from the control of others

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule. 
Close
Sign in
human right

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

Ex: Freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental human right that allows individuals to voice their opinions without fear of censorship or retaliation. 
Close
Sign in
nation
nation
[noun]

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

Ex: France is a nation known for its art, cuisine, and strong sense of national identity. 
Close
Sign in
to plot
to plot
[Verb]

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

Ex: The group of conspirators plotted to sabotage the competitor's business by spreading false rumors. 
Close
Sign in
state
state
[noun]

a country under the control of one government

Ex: The United States is a powerful state with significant influence in global politics and economics. 
Close
Sign in
majority
majority
[noun]

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

Ex: The candidate won by a majority of 10,000 votes. 
Close
Sign in
minister
minister
[noun]

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

Ex: As head of the Department of Finance, the minister oversees the country's economic policies and fiscal management. 
Close
Sign in
secretary
secretary
[noun]

the person who is the head of a US government department

Ex: The Secretary of State plays a crucial role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. 
Close
Sign in
spokesperson

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

Ex: The spokesperson for the company issued a statement addressing the recent controversy. 
Close
Sign in
negotiation

formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation between the two countries resulted in a historic peace treaty. 
Close
Sign in
opposition

the main political party opposed to the government

Ex: The opposition criticized the government's handling of the economic crisis. 
Close
Sign in
policy
policy
[noun]

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.

Ex: The government introduced a new fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth. 
Close
Sign in
presidency

the period of time during which a president is in power

Ex: His presidency was marked by significant economic reforms and social policies. 
Close
Sign in
to run for

to participate in an election as a candidate

Ex: She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming election. 
Close
Sign in
seat
seat
[noun]

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

Ex: She won a seat in parliament in the last election, representing her local constituency. 
Close
Sign in
voting
voting
[noun]

the process or action of choosing someone during an election

Ex: Voting is a fundamental right in a democracy, allowing citizens to choose their leaders. 
Close
Sign in
territory
territory
[noun]

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

Ex: The disputed territory has been a source of conflict between the two neighboring countries for decades. 
Close
Sign in
to negotiate

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

Ex: The diplomats spent days negotiating the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries. 
Close
Sign in
conspiracy

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

Ex: The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government. 
Close
Sign in
crackdown
crackdown
[noun]

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

Ex: The government launched a crackdown on illegal immigration, leading to widespread arrests and deportations. 
Close
Sign in
repression

the action of controlling people by means of force or violence

Ex: The government's repression of the protests led to widespread condemnation from the international community. 
Close
Sign in
prime minister

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

Ex: The Prime Minister addressed the nation to announce new economic measures aimed at boosting employment. 
Close
Sign in
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 oversees efforts to secure borders and prevent illegal immigration into the United States. 
Close
Sign in
to [lead] astray

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

Ex: The cult leader led his followers astray. 
Close
Sign in
Senate
Senate
[noun]

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

Ex: The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice. 
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app