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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - 10C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10C in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "constituency", "ballot", "turnout", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
general election

a political event in which voters choose their representatives in a government at the national or state level

Ex: The general election will decide the next president of the country.Ā 
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local
local
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: The local bakery is known for its freshly baked bread and pastries.Ā 
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constituency

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

Ex: The candidate promised to address the concerns of their entire constituency.Ā 
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polling station

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

Ex: Voters lined up outside the polling station early in the morning.Ā 
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right-wing
right-wing
[Adjective]

(of a political viewpoint) favoring traditional social values, limited government, and individual responsibility

Ex: Her speech highlighted her right-wing perspective.Ā 
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left-wing
left-wing
[Adjective]

(of a political viewpoint or ideology) advocating social equality, collective responsibility, and government intervention in the economy

Ex: The left-wing policies focused on increasing social welfare and reducing income inequality.Ā 
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ballot
ballot
[noun]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

Ex: Voters received their ballot at the polling station.Ā 
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vote
vote
[noun]

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

Ex: In the upcoming election, citizens will cast their votes for mayor.Ā 
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candidate
candidate
[noun]

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

Ex: The candidate for mayor gave an inspiring speech at the rally.Ā 
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electorate

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

Ex: The candidate made a strong appeal to the electorate during the campaign.Ā 
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turnout
turnout
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: The activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause.Ā 
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