Politics

  50 vocabulary words in politics:

1. Activism (noun): The action of campaigning to bring about political or social change.
2. Agenda (noun): A list of items to be discussed at a meeting or conference.
3. Alliance (noun): A formal agreement between two or more countries or organizations to cooperate for mutual benefit.
4. Ambassador (noun): An official sent by a country to represent it in another country.
5. Autocracy (noun): A system of government by one person with absolute power.
6. Ballot (noun): A piece of paper used for voting in an election.
7. Bilateral (adjective): Involving two countries, organizations, or people.
8. Bureaucracy (noun): A system of administration that is complex and slow-moving.
9. Cabinet (noun): A group of advisors to a head of state or government.
10. Campaign (noun): An organized effort to persuade voters to choose a particular candidate in an election.
11. Candidate (noun): A person who is nominated for election to a political office.
12. Caucus (noun): A group of members of a legislature who meet to discuss and coordinate their positions on issues.
13. Censorship (noun): The suppression of information, especially on political grounds.
14. Coalition (noun): A temporary alliance of political parties or groups.
15. Colony (noun): A country or area under the control of another country (the colonizer).
16. Constituency (noun): The people who are represented by a particular politician or group of politicians.
17. Constitution (noun): A set of fundamental principles that establishes the character of a government.
18. Conservatism (noun): A political philosophy that emphasizes tradition and social order.
19. Constituent Assembly (noun): A group of people who are elected to write a constitution.
20. Constituent (noun): A member of a constituency.
21. Democracy (noun): A system of government by the whole people, either directly or through elected representatives.
22. Diplomatic Immunity (noun): A legal status that protects diplomats from being arrested or sued in the country to which they are accredited.
23. Embassy (noun): The building that houses the offices of an ambassador and their staff.
24. Electoral (adjective): Relating to elections.
25. Electorate (noun): The people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.
26. Eminent Domain (noun): The right of a government to take private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
27. Faction (noun): A group of people within a larger group who are working for their own advantage.
28. Fascism (noun): A right-wing, authoritarian political system characterized by a dictator with absolute power, state nationalism, and forcible repression of opposition.
29. Filibuster (noun): A speech that is deliberately long and intended to waste time in a legislative assembly.
30. Foreign Policy (noun): The principles that a country uses to guide its relations with other countries.
31. Gerrymandering (noun): The practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a particular political party.
32. Ideology (noun): A set of beliefs that reflects a particular political or economic perspective.
33. Impeachment (noun): The formal accusation of wrongdoing brought against a government official.
34. Lobby (verb): To try to influence lawmakers or government officials on behalf of a particular group or interest.
35. Lobbyist (noun): A person who tries to influence lawmakers or government officials on behalf of a particular group or interest.
36. Majority (noun): The larger number or part of a whole.
37. Minority (noun): The smaller number or part of a whole.
38. Monarchy (noun): A system of government in which a king or queen is the head of state.
39. Nepotism (noun): The practice of giving jobs or favors to relatives, rather than those qualified.
40. Oligarchy (noun): A form of government in which a small group of people hold power.
41. Opposition (noun): A political party or group that is opposed to the government in power.
42. Parliament (noun): A national legislature. 

43. Populism (noun): A political approach that appeals to the common people and their concerns.
44. Propaganda (noun): Information, especially biased or misleading information, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
45. Redistricting (noun): The process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts.
46. Sanction (noun): A penalty imposed by a country or group of countries to punish a government for violating international law.
47. Secession (noun): The action of a state or region withdrawing from a country to form a separate nation.
48. Socialism (noun): A political and economic theory that advocates for public ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods.
49. Statism (noun): The belief that the government should control all or most aspects of economic and social life.
50. Veto (noun): The power of a head of state or other official to reject a law passed by a legislature.

51. Gerrymandering (noun): The practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a particular political party.
52. Ideology (noun): A set of beliefs that reflects a particular political or economic perspective.
53. Impeachment (noun): The formal accusation of wrongdoing brought against a government official.
54. Lobby (verb): To try to influence lawmakers or government officials on behalf of a particular group or interest.
55. Lobbyist (noun): A person who tries to influence lawmakers or government officials on behalf of a particular group or interest.
56. Majority (noun): The larger number or part of a whole.
57. Minority (noun): The smaller number or part of a whole.
58. Monarchy (noun): A system of government in which a king or queen is the head of state.
59. Nepotism (noun): The practice of giving jobs or favors to relatives, rather than those qualified.
60. Oligarchy (noun): A form of government in which a small group of people hold power.

Bonus 10!

61. Platform (noun): A set of principles or policies that a political party or candidate presents to the voters.
62. Precedent (noun): An action or event that is used as an example or guide for future actions.
63. Referendum (noun): A direct vote by the whole electorate on a particular issue.
64. State (noun): A country considered as a political entity.
65. Subsidy (noun): A financial payment made by the government to a particular industry or business sector.
66. Tariff (noun): A tax on goods imported from or exported to another country.
67. Theocracy (noun): A system of government in which priests or religious leaders hold power.
68. Treason (noun): The crime of betraying one's country.
69. Welfare (noun): A system of government programs that provide financial support to people in need.
70. Xenophobia (noun): A fear or hatred of foreigners.

Fill in the Gap Exercises (Political Vocabulary)

Instructions: Fill in the gap with the most appropriate vocabulary

(Easy)

1. The purpose of a political _____ is to persuade voters to choose a particular candidate.
2. A country ruled by a single person with absolute power is called an _____.
3. A formal agreement between two countries to cooperate is known as an _____.
4. The people who are represented by a politician are called their _____.
5. A system of government where the whole people hold power, either directly or through elected representatives, is called a(n) _____.
6. The building that houses the offices of an ambassador and their staff is called the _____.
7. The right of a government to take private property for public use, with payment of compensation, is called _____.
8. A group of people within a larger group who are working for their own advantage is called a(n) _____.
9. A system of government by priests or religious leaders is called a(n) _____.
10. A financial payment made by the government to a particular industry or business sector is called a(n) _____.

(Medium)

11. The government's _____ focuses on maintaining traditional values and social order.
12. A group of members of a legislature who meet to discuss and coordinate their positions on issues is called a(n) _____.
13. The act of suppressing information, especially on political grounds, is called _____.
14. A temporary alliance of political parties or groups working together is called a(n) _____.
15. A person who tries to influence lawmakers or government officials on behalf of a particular group or interest is called a(n) _____.
16. The process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts is called _____.
17. A penalty imposed by a country or group of countries to punish a government is called a(n) _____.
18. The set of fundamental principles that establishes the character of a government is called the _____.
19. A political approach that appeals to the common people and their concerns is called _____.
20. Information, especially biased or misleading information, used to promote a particular political cause is called _____.

(Hard)

21. The _____ of a country defines its principles for guiding relations with other countries.
22. The formal accusation of wrongdoing brought against a government official is called _____.
23. The fear or hatred of foreigners is called _____.
24. A system of government in which a small group of people hold power is called a(n) _____.
25. A state or region withdrawing from a country to form a separate nation is called _____.
26. A political and economic theory that advocates for public ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods is called _____.
27. The belief that the government should control all or most aspects of economic and social life is called _____.
28. The power of a head of state or other official to reject a law passed by a legislature is called a(n) _____.
29. A system of government programs that provide financial support to people in need is called _____.
30. A national legislature is also known as a(n) _____.

Fill in the Gap Answer Key:

Easy:

1. campaign
2. autocracy
3. alliance
4. constituency
5. democracy
6. embassy
7. eminent domain
8. faction
9. theocracy
10. subsidy

Medium:

11. ideology (conservatism)
12. caucus
13. censorship
14. coalition
15. lobbyist
16. redistricting
17. sanction
18. constitution
19. populism
20. propaganda

Hard:

21. foreign policy
22. impeachment
23. xenophobia
24. oligarchy
25. secession
26. socialism
27. statism
28. veto
29. welfare
30. parliament