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C2 Level Wordlist - Government

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Government, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
inauguration

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

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crony capitalism

an economic system where success in business is determined by close relationships between businesspeople and government officials, rather than market competition

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inaugural

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

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demagogue

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

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spin doctor

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

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municipality

a political and administrative division having local self-government, typically responsible for governing a specific urban area, town, or city and its surrounding communities

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confederation

an organization that consists of countries, parties, or businesses which have formed an alliance to help one another

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entente

an understanding or agreement between nations, often informal and less binding than a formal alliance

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kleptocracy

a form of government in which corrupt leaders use their power to exploit the country's resources for personal gain

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veto

the right to reject or prohibit a decision or proposal, especially one made by someone of an authority

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plutocracy

a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class

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oligarchy

a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization

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sovereignty

the supreme authority of a state or governing body to govern itself without interference from external forces

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to inaugurate

to officially start or introduce something

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to devolve on

to transfer or delegate responsibility, authority, or a specific matter to a particular individual, group, or entity

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to prorogue

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

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to levy

to enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collect them

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to subsidize

to provide financial support, typically from the government or an organization, to help reduce the cost of goods, services, or certain activities

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to decentralize

to transfer decision-making or administrative power from a central authority to local or regional entities

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to ratify

to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

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to federalize

to bring under the jurisdiction or authority of a federal government

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