Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Politics

Here, you will learn some English words related to Politics that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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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 university enacted a diversity and inclusion policy to promote equity among students and faculty .

diplomacy [noun]

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

Ex: Effective diplomacy requires patience , cultural understanding , and compromise .

union [noun]

a single political entity created by merging previously separate groups, states, or organizations

Ex: Scotland and England formed a political union in 1707 under the Act of Union .

ally [noun]

a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out

Ex: As an ally , they agreed to assist in military operations and share intelligence .

candidate [noun]

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 .

nominee [noun]

someone who has been officially suggested for a position, award, etc.

Ex: The nominee for Best Actor delivered a powerful performance that captivated audiences and critics alike .

party [noun]

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

Ex: After winning a majority in the legislature , the party introduced sweeping reforms to address pressing societal issues .

poll [noun]

a process in which random people are asked the same questions to find out what the general public thinks about a given subject

Ex: A nationwide poll conducted last month showed overwhelming support for stricter gun control laws .

empire [noun]

a territory governed by an emperor or empress, under imperial authority

Ex: The empire maintained order through a complex bureaucracy .

to vote [verb]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , she enthusiastically voted for her preferred candidate .

election [noun]

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

Ex: Election results are announced after votes are counted , and winners are declared based on the majority or plurality of votes received .

campaign [noun]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

Ex: The anti-smoking campaign used shocking ads to discourage teens from vaping .

activism [noun]

the action of striving to bring about social or political reform, especially as a member of an organization with specific objectives

Ex: Social media has become a powerful tool for activism , allowing campaigns to reach a global audience .

constitution [noun]

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

Ex: The Indian constitution is one of the longest and most detailed in the world , outlining the structure of government and the rights of its people .

to amnesty [verb]

to officially pardon the crime of a group of people

Ex: Rebels who surrendered were amnestied and reintegrated into society .

mandate [noun]

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

Ex: The referendum resulted in a clear mandate for independence , prompting negotiations with the central government .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs