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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

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

Ex: The candidate is preparing for general election campaign that will focus on healthcare reform .
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local
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He 's a regular at local pub , where he enjoys catching up with friends .
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a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

Ex: A survey was conducted to gauge the opinion of constituency on the new tax reform .
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a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

Ex: Security measures were put in place at polling station to ensure a fair process .
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right-wing
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The debate right-wing economic strategies .
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left-wing
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(of a political viewpoint or ideology) advocating social equality, collective responsibility, and government intervention in the economy

Ex: left-wing views influenced his support for policies aimed at addressing systemic racism and promoting social justice .
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ballot
[noun]

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

Ex: ballot was designed to be simple and clear to help voters make informed decisions .
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vote
[noun]

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

Ex: The committee conducted vote to decide the winner of the design competition .
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candidate
[noun]

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

Ex: candidate promised to tackle climate change if elected .
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the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

Ex: Candidates often tailor their messages to address the concerns of electorate.
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turnout
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the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

Ex: Efforts to increase voter turnout included extending polling hours and providing transportation.
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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 student union published manifesto to advocate for better educational resources .
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