CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Government
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Government, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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crony capitalism
[noun]
an economic system where success in business is determined by close relationships between businesspeople and government officials, rather than market competition
inaugural
[noun]
the speech delivered by a newly elected President of the United States at their swearing-in ceremony, articulating their vision, objectives, and plans for their term in office
demagogue
[noun]
a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support
spin doctor
[noun]
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
municipality
[noun]
a political and administrative division having local self-government, typically responsible for governing a specific urban area, town, or city and its surrounding communities
confederation
[noun]
an organization that consists of countries, parties, or businesses which have formed an alliance to help one another
entente
[noun]
an understanding or agreement between nations, often informal and less binding than a formal alliance
kleptocracy
[noun]
a form of government in which corrupt leaders use their power to exploit the country's resources for personal gain
veto
[noun]
an authoritative rejection or prohibition of something, especially a proposal or decision made by someone of an authority
plutocracy
[noun]
a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class
oligarchy
[noun]
a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization
sovereignty
[noun]
the supreme authority or power of a state or governing body to govern itself without interference from external forces
to devolve on
[verb]
to transfer or delegate responsibility, authority, or a specific matter to a particular individual, group, or entity
to prorogue
[verb]
to suspend or discontinue a session of a legislative body or parliament, typically by the authority of the head of state or government, without dissolving it
to levy
[verb]
to enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collecting them
to subsidize
[verb]
to provide financial support, typically from the government or a organization, to help reduce the cost of goods, services, or certain activities
to decentralize
[verb]
to transfer decision-making or administrative power from a central authority to local or regional entities
to ratify
[verb]
to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means
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