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SAT Humanities - Politics and Legislature

Here you will learn some English words related to politics and legislature, such as "treaty", "confederacy", "summit", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
policy

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.

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referendum

the process by which all the people of a country have the opportunity to vote on a single political question

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treaty

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

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amendment

a formal change, addition, or alteration made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document

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constitution

the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed

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tenure

the status or condition of holding a permanent position, especially in certain professions

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inauguration

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

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reign

the period that a monarch rules

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chamber

a formal meeting place where discussions or decisions take place, particularly within a administrative or judicial context

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congress

(in some countries) the group of people who have been elected to make laws, which in the US it consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate

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confederacy

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

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prime minister

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

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democrat

someone who supports social equality, healthcare reform, environmental protection, and a more active role for government in addressing social issues

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liberal

a person who advocates for progressive reforms, often in politics, economics, or social policies

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Republican

(in the US) someone who supports or is a member of the Republican Party

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conservative

a person who aligns with or supports the principles and policies traditionally associated with conservative political ideologies

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communist

a member of a political party that advocates a system aiming for a classless society where resources are owned collectively and distributed based on need

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turnout

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

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democracy

a system of government based on the vote of the public who choose their representatives periodically by free election

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colony

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

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realm

a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler

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party

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

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pact

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

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proposition

the act of presenting something, such as an idea or suggestion to be considered

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summit

an official gathering during which the heads of governments discuss crucial issues

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propaganda

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

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statute

an officially written and established law

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nomination

the process of officially selecting a candidate for either an election or bestowing an honnor

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secession

the formal act of breaking away from a larger political entity or organization

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commonwealth

a political association or entity in which states or countries cooperate and share certain common objectives or interests while retaining their individual independence

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principality

a territory or state ruled by a prince, often smaller than a kingdom but with a degree of political independence

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manifesto

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

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mandate

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

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delegation

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

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homeland

the place where someone or a group of people come from and feel a strong connection to

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embargo

an official order according to which any commercial activity with a particular country is banned

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hyperpartisanship

an extreme allegiance to a particular political party or ideology

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bipartisanship

agreement and collaboration between two major political parties that typically oppose each other's policies

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municipal

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

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electoral

related to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms

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self-governing

(of a territory, organization, etc.) making decisions regarding one's internal affairs without external interference

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transnational

operating or involving activities across multiple countries or nations

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geopolitical

related to the influence and interactions of geographical factors on political decisions, relationships, and strategies among nations

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federal

relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments

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interstate

involving or relating to the interactions or relationships between states within a country or federation

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authoritarian

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

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consular

associated with matters or activities of a consulate or consul, particularly the representation and protection of a country's citizens and interests in a foreign city or region

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precolonial

relating to the period in a region's history before it was colonized by foreign powers

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to pass

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

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