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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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bill
[noun]

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

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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 debate
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to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

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democracy
[noun]

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

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to elect
[Verb]

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

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federal
[Adjective]

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

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to govern
[Verb]

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

Ex: The laws of govern the way objects move in the universe .
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activist
[noun]

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

Ex: He became an animal activist after witnessing the poor treatment of animals in factory farms .
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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

Ex: Absolutism often involves the suppression of political opposition and the centralization of authority , contrasting sharply with the principles of constitutionalism and checks and balances .
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alliance
[noun]

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

Ex: alliances between universities foster academic exchange and collaboration in research .
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a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

Ex: The newly ambassador is expected to arrive at the foreign capital next month to assume his duties .
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autonomy
[noun]

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

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ballot
[noun]

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

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bilateral
[Adjective]

concerning two groups or countries

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bureau
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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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

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the state of being free from the control of others

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

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

Ex: quota system ensures that immigration levels remain manageable .
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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
[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden resignation of all leaders resulted anarchy within the organization .
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