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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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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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 school district adopted a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
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diplomacy
[noun]

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

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union
[noun]

an alliance of people or organizations with a common purpose or interest

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ally
[noun]

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

Ex: Even in peacetime, the two countries remained close allies, working together on economic and environmental issues.
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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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nominee
[noun]

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

Ex: As nominee for Student Council President , she outlined her platform and goals for the upcoming school year .
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party
[noun]

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

Ex: In celebration of their electoral victory , party hosted a gala event to thank volunteers and donors for their contributions .
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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: The results of the exit poll were surprising, showing a closer race than initially predicted by pundits.
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empire
[noun]

the states or countries that are ruled under a single authority by a single government or monarch

Ex: The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and empires in ancient history .
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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: voted for the first time after turning eighteen .
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election
[noun]

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

Ex: Voters lined up early to cast their ballots in the elections.
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campaign
[noun]

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

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activism
[noun]

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

Ex: She has been involved activism since her teenage years , advocating for gender equality and women 's rights .
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the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed

Ex: constitution of South Africa , adopted in 1996 , enshrines the principles of equality and human dignity as core values of the nation .
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to officially pardon the crime of a group of people

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mandate
[noun]

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

Ex: The council received mandate from its members to negotiate better working conditions with the management .
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