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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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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
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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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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senator

one of the members of Senate

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proposition

a suggestion or plan of action, particularly one in business dealings

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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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pact

a formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another

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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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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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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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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

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

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Republican

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

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conservative

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

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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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communist

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

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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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homeland

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

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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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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

a period or condition of holding a position

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inauguration

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

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to reign

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

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mandate

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

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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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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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