the speech delivered by a newly elected President of the United States at their swearing-in ceremony, articulating their plans for their term in office
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Government
Here, you will learn some English words related to Government that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.
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a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office
an economic system where success in business is determined by close relationships between businesspeople and government officials, rather than market competition
a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support
a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor
the governing body of a town or city
a union or league of political entities or organizations, often for common purposes
an understanding or agreement between nations, often informal and less binding than a formal alliance
a form of government in which corrupt leaders use their power to exploit the country's resources for personal gain
the supreme authority of a state or governing body to govern itself without interference from external forces
to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means
to officially start or introduce something
to suspend a legislative session by executive authority without dissolving the assembly
to transfer or delegate responsibility, authority, or a specific matter to a particular individual, group, or entity
the authority or right to forbid or reject an action, often by a head of state or executive
to provide financial support, typically from the government or an organization, to help reduce the cost of goods, services, or certain activities
a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization
a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class
to transfer decision-making or administrative power from a central authority to local or regional entities
to place under the authority or jurisdiction of a federal government