ACT Humanities - Politics and Legislature

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

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

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

a form of government where the power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives

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

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

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

one of the members of Senate

a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts

a formal meeting of leaders, especially heads of government

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

an officially written and established law

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

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

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

a politically organized body of people under a single government, typically emphasizing the common good

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

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

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

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

an extreme allegiance to a particular political party or ideology

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

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

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

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

related to or characteristic of a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, equality, and government intervention for social welfare and economic opportunity

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

holding a political view that supports free enterprise, limited government spending and traditional social views

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

operating or involving activities across multiple countries or nations

relating to an ideology or political system advocating for the collective ownership of property and the absence of social classes

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

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

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

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

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

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

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

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.

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

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

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

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

a period or condition of holding a position

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

to have control and authority over a place, like a country

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

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

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