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 general election results are expected to bring significant political changes to the region .
local [adjective]

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

Ex: We decided to support local businesses by purchasing goods from nearby shops .

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

Ex: She was reelected due to her strong connection with her constituency .

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

Ex: The local school was used as a polling station during the election .
right-wing [adjective]

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

Ex: He joined a right-wing organization advocating tax cuts .
left-wing [adjective]

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

Ex: The left-wing candidate 's platform included proposals for universal healthcare and expanded civil liberties .
ballot [noun]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

Ex: She marked her choices carefully on the ballot .
vote [noun]

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

Ex: The referendum resulted in a close vote on the new school funding measure .

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

Ex: He is the leading candidate in the race for the university 's student president .

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

Ex: The debate was broadcast live to ensure the electorate was informed .
turnout [noun]

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

Ex: The campaign focused on boosting turnout among young voters .

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 group 's manifesto called for significant changes in environmental policies .