Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Politics

Here you will learn some English words about politics, such as "congress", "federal", "ballot", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
affair [noun]

a social gathering or event, often formal or noteworthy

Ex: The wedding was a lavish affair with hundreds of guests .
bill [noun]

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

Ex: The senator sponsored the bill to address healthcare reform .
Congress [noun]

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

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

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council [noun]

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

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to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

Ex: The students debated the merits of implementing a dress code policy at their school .

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 .
to elect [verb]

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

Ex: Voters have the responsibility to elect representatives who align with their values .
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 .

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

Ex: The rules of the game govern how players interact with each other , ensuring fair play and safety for all involved .
activist [noun]

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

Ex: The human rights activist spoke passionately about the need for justice and equality during the rally .

the principle or system of unlimited and unchecked governmental power

Ex: Critics argued that absolutism stifled freedom of the press .
alliance [noun]

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

Ex: The business alliance between the two tech giants led to the development of innovative new products .

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

Ex: The ambassador met with the foreign minister to discuss trade agreements and international cooperation .
assembly [noun]

the act of gathering together to achieve a common goal

autonomy [noun]

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

Ex: Many people believe that granting autonomy to the province would lead to greater stability .
ballot [noun]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

Ex: She marked her choices carefully on the ballot .
bilateral [adjective]

concerning two groups or countries

Ex: The bilateral talks focused on improving diplomatic relations .

the situation in which a group of countries have enough military or political power to prevent a country from controlling other countries

bureau [noun]

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

Ex: The statistics bureau collects and analyzes data to provide accurate information for government planning and decision-making .

the fact or condition of being a candidate in an election

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

Ex: Critics of capitalism argue that it leads to income inequality and exploitation of labor .

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

Ex: Effective diplomacy requires patience , cultural understanding , and compromise .

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 .

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

Ex: The European Union ’s economy is one of the largest in the world .
fanatic [noun]

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

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ideological [adjective]

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

Ex: He rejected the ideological dogma of the regime and sought political reform .

the state of being free from the control of others

Ex: She valued her independence and preferred to make decisions on her own .

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

Ex: The treaty was negotiated and agreed upon internationally to promote peace .

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

Ex: Proponents of globalism believe that it promotes peace and understanding by encouraging cooperation and exchange between countries .

a social class that its members have a high socioeconomic status and are between the middle and upper classes

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

Ex: They had to wait for the next year ’s quota system to apply for immigration .

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

Ex: Despite international condemnation , reports emerged of border officials engaging in refoulement practices , denying asylum seekers their right to seek protection .
anarchy [noun]

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

Ex: The collapse of the central authority led to widespread anarchy in the region .

a session that each US Senate committee holds in order to determine whether a candidate should be confirmed or rejected for a high federal office