Words related to "Politics" | IELTS Academic Vocabulary

bill

noun

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a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about

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The professor was recognized as an authority in the field of environmental science.

After several debates, the bill was passed and became law.

conservative

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

council

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a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

to debate

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to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

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democracy

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

to elect

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to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

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federal

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

to govern

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to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

deregulate

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activist

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a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

absolutism

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the belief in a political theory that stands for giving the total power to a single person or government at all times

alliance

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an association between countries, organizations, political parties, etc. in order to achieve common interests

ambassador

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a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

autonomy

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(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

ballot

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a piece of paper on which a vote is written

bilateral

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concerning two groups or countries

bureau

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a specific section within a government department which is responsible for specific tasks, functions, etc.

capitalism

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an economic and political system in which industry, businesses, and properties belong to the private sector rather than the government

socialism

constitution

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

European Union

noun

/jˌʊɹəpˈiən jˈuːniən/

a union of 27 European states that is formed to strengthen the economic and political bonds between its members

fanatic

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an overenthusiastic individual, especially one who is devoted to a radical political or religious cause

ideological

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based on or relating to a specific set of political or economic views or policies

independence

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the state of being free from the control of others

internationally

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in a way that relates to multiple nations or the entire world

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adverb of manner

globalism

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a belief in which the actions of one country affect all other countries in the world and that economic policy is built on benefiting the whole world not an individual country

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quota system

noun

/kwˈoʊɾə sˈɪstəm/

a system that allows a limited number of immigrants to officially enter a country annually

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compound noun

refoulement

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the illegal practice of forcing the asylum seekers or the refugees to return to the country where they are at risk of prosecution

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anarchy

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the state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control

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