Academic IELTS Words for "Government"

to govern

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to officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs

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Elected leaders govern the nation, making decisions for the welfare of its citizens.

The constitution outlines how the president will govern the country.

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to rule

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to control and be in charge of a country

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to elect

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to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

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delegation

noun

/ˌdɛɫəˈɡeɪʃən/

the process of assigning authority, responsibility, or tasks from a higher authority to a lower-ranking individual or entity to carry out specific duties or functions on their behalf

to negotiate

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to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

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to consult

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to seek advice, information, or guidance from someone who is extremely knowledgeable or skilled in a specific area

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to overthrow

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/ˈoʊvɝˌθɹoʊ/

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

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mayor

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someone who is elected to be the head of a town or city

councillor

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an elected official in local government, representing and making decisions for their community

diplomat

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an individual skilled in handling delicate situations with diplomacy and tact, often navigating complex relationships or negotiations with finesse and discretion

ambassador

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a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

bureaucrat

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a government official or employee who works within a bureaucratic system, typically involved in implementing and administering government policies and procedures

commissioner

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a person appointed or elected to a position of authority, often within a government or organization, responsible for overseeing and managing specific areas of policy, administration, or regulation

bureaucracy

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a system of government that is controlled by officials who are not elected rather employed

legislature

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a group of elected officials responsible for making and changing laws in a government or state

spokesperson

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a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

treaty

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an official agreement between two or more governments or states

What is a "treaty"?

A treaty is a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically countries or governments. It is used to regulate relationships and cooperation on various issues, such as trade, defense, or environmental protection. Treaties are negotiated and signed by representatives of the parties involved and often require approval by each party's governing body to become effective. They establish specific terms and conditions that the parties agree to follow and can address a wide range of topics and concerns.

sanction

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an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

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