Congress
[noun]
the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Ex:
ACT Humanities - Politics and Legislature
Here you will learn some English words related to politics and legislature, such as "electoral", "tenure", "federal", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.
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turnout
[noun]
the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote
Ex:
The
campaign
focused
on
boosting
turnout
among
young
voters
.
democracy
[noun]
a form of government where the power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives
Ex:
One
of
the
pillars
of
a
democracy
is
the
right to vote
.
colony
[noun]
any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation
realm
[noun]
a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler
Ex:
The
fantasy
novel
is
set in
a
mythical
realm
ruled
by
magical
creatures
and
powerful
wizards
.
party
[noun]
an official political group with shared beliefs, goals, and policies aiming to be a part of or form a government
Ex:
After
winning
a
majority
in
the
legislature
,
the
party
introduced
sweeping
reforms
to
address
pressing
societal
issues
.
proposition
[noun]
a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts
Ex:
Investors
considered
the
proposition
carefully
before
committing
funds
.
summit
[noun]
a formal meeting of leaders, especially heads of government
Ex:
She
prepared
extensively
for
the
international
summit
.
propaganda
[noun]
information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader
Ex:
The
documentary
exposed
how
propaganda
was
used
to
manipulate
public opinion
.
statute
[noun]
an officially written and established law
Ex:
He
challenged
the
statute
in
court
,
arguing
that
it
was
unconstitutional
.
pact
[noun]
a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another
Ex:
The
companies
formed
a
strategic
pact
to
share
resources
and
expand
their
market
reach
.
nomination
[noun]
the process of officially selecting a candidate for either an election or bestowing an honnor
secession
[noun]
the formal act of breaking away from a larger political entity or organization
Ex:
The
unilateral
declaration
of
secession
by
Kosovo
from
Serbia
remains
a
contentious
issue
in
international
relations
.
commonwealth
[noun]
a politically organized body of people under a single government, typically emphasizing the common good
Ex:
The
reform
aimed
to
strengthen
the
commonwealth
.
principality
[noun]
a territory or state ruled by a prince, often smaller than a kingdom but with a degree of political independence
Ex:
The
principality
of
Andorra
is
known
for
its
scenic
beauty
and
ski resorts
.
manifesto
[noun]
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
Ex:
The
group
's
manifesto
called for
significant
changes
in
environmental
policies
.
delegation
[noun]
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
Ex:
Delegation
of
legislative
authority
allows
elected
representatives
to
draft
and
pass
laws
on behalf of
the
people
.
embargo
[noun]
an official order according to which any commercial activity with a particular country is banned
hyperpartisanship
[noun]
an extreme allegiance to a particular political party or ideology
Ex:
Efforts
to
address
climate change
are
often
hindered
by
hyperpartisanship
.
bipartisanship
[noun]
agreement and collaboration between two major political parties that typically oppose each other's policies
Ex:
Bipartisanship
is
crucial
in
creating
sustainable
policies
that
have
broad
support
and
long-term
impact
.
municipal
[adjective]
involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.
Ex:
The
municipal
library
offers
a
wide
range
of
resources
and
services
to
the
local
community
.
electoral
[adjective]
related to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms
Ex:
Electoral
reforms
aim
to
improve
the
fairness
and
transparency
of
the
voting
process
.
democrat
[noun]
someone who supports social equality, healthcare reform, environmental protection, and a more active role for government in addressing social issues
Ex:
liberal
[adjective]
related to or characteristic of a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, equality, and government intervention for social welfare and economic opportunity
Ex:
The
liberal
approach
to
economics
favors
government
regulation
to
address
market
failures
and
promote
income
equality
.
conservative
[adjective]
holding a political view that supports free enterprise, limited government spending and traditional social views
Ex:
The
party
's
conservative
platform
advocates
for
maintaining
the
status quo
in
social policies
.
self-governing
[adjective]
(of a territory, organization, etc.) making decisions regarding one's internal affairs without external interference
Ex:
The
self-governing
island
nation
of
Palau
in
the
Pacific Ocean
exercises
sovereignty
over
its
internal
affairs
,
including
economic policy
and
environmental
conservation
.
transnational
[adjective]
operating or involving activities across multiple countries or nations
Ex:
The
organization
promotes
transnational
cooperation
on
environmental
conservation
efforts
.
communist
[adjective]
relating to an ideology or political system advocating for the collective ownership of property and the absence of social classes
Ex:
His
communist
beliefs
prioritize
the
welfare
of
the
working class
and
the
redistribution
of
wealth
.
federal
[adjective]
relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments
Ex:
The
country
's
federal
structure
divides
powers
between
the
national
government
and
its
states
or
provinces
.
interstate
[adjective]
involving or relating to the interactions or relationships between states within a country or federation
Ex:
The
interstate
bus service
provides
transportation
between
cities
in
neighboring
states
.
homeland
[noun]
the place where someone or a group of people come from and feel a strong connection to
Ex:
The
national holiday
celebrates
the
pride
and
culture
of
their
homeland
.
authoritarian
[adjective]
(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom
Ex:
Authoritarian
leaders
often
rely on
censorship
and
propaganda
to
maintain
power
.
consular
[adjective]
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
Ex:
The
consular
section
handled
a
record
number
of
passport
applications
ahead of
the
holiday season
.
precolonial
[adjective]
relating to the period in a region's history before it was colonized by foreign powers
Ex:
The
precolonial
history
of
the
Philippines
includes
a
rich
tapestry
of
trade
,
culture
,
and
political
organization
.
to pass
[verb]
to make or accept a law by voting or by decree
Ex:
The first
Transport Act
was
passed
in
1907
.
policy
[noun]
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.
Ex:
The
university
enacted
a
diversity
and
inclusion
policy
to
promote
equity
among
students
and
faculty
.
referendum
[noun]
the process by which all the people of a country have the opportunity to vote on a single political question
treaty
[noun]
an official agreement between two or more governments or states
Ex:
The
environmental
treaty
aimed
to
reduce
greenhouse gas
emissions
and
protect
biodiversity
.
amendment
[noun]
a formal change, addition, or alteration made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document
Ex:
The
company
's
board of directors
approved
an
amendment
to
the
employee
benefits
package
.
constitution
[noun]
the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed
Ex:
The
Indian
constitution
is
one
of
the
longest
and
most
detailed
in
the
world
,
outlining
the
structure
of
government
and
the
rights
of
its
people
.
tenure
[noun]
a period or condition of holding a position
Ex:
The
artist
's
tenure
at
the
gallery
allowed
her
to
showcase
her
work
consistently
over
several
years
.
inauguration
[noun]
a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office
Ex:
The
inauguration
marks
the
beginning
of
a
new
era
,
with
promises
of
change
and
progress
.
to reign
[verb]
to have control and authority over a place, like a country
Ex:
Queen Victoria
reigned
from
1837
to
1901
,
marking
the
Victorian
era
.
mandate
[noun]
the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election
Ex:
The
referendum
resulted in
a
clear
mandate
for
independence
,
prompting
negotiations
with
the
central
government
.
chamber
[noun]
a formal meeting place where discussions or decisions take place, particularly within a administrative or judicial context
Ex:
Members
of
the
international
trade
chamber
gathered
to
discuss
tariffs
and
trade policies
.
prime minister
[noun]
the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making
Ex: