01 · political vocabulary
legislation
Definition: laws or the process of making laws
Example: “The committee reviewed the proposed legislation.”
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Government and Politics Vocabulary
This topic guide gives you practical government and politics vocabulary for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
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legislation
Definition: laws considered or created by a government
Example: “Parliament debated new housing legislation.”
Word forms and grammar
legislate (v.), legislation/legislator (n.), legislative (adj.)
Synonyms and close meanings
law, statute
Related vocabulary
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02 · political vocabulary
policy
Definition: a plan or principle used to guide decisions
Example: “The school explained its attendance policy.”
03 · political vocabulary
election
Definition: a process in which people vote to choose representatives
Example: “The candidates spoke before the election.”
04 · political vocabulary
candidate
Definition: a person seeking a position or selection
Example: “Each candidate answered the same questions.”
05 · political vocabulary
constituency
Definition: an area or group represented by an elected official
Example: “She met residents in her constituency.”
06 · political vocabulary
ballot
Definition: a method or document used for voting
Example: “The ballot listed four candidates.”
07 · political vocabulary
opposition
Definition: political groups not forming the government
Example: “The opposition questioned the proposal.”
08 · political vocabulary
coalition
Definition: an alliance of groups working together
Example: “The parties formed a coalition.”
09 · political vocabulary
debate
Definition: a structured discussion of different views
Example: “The debate focused on transport funding.”
10 · political vocabulary
amendment
Definition: a proposed or agreed change to a text
Example: “The amendment changes the final paragraph.”
11 · political vocabulary
representative
Definition: someone chosen to act or speak for others
Example: “The representative raised the community's concerns.”
12 · political vocabulary
public consultation
Definition: a process for collecting views before a decision
Example: “Residents submitted comments during the public consultation.”
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