Political Life
authority noun
the official power or right to make decisions and give orders
an authority (bxa557)
The police have the authority to stop dangerous drivers.
candidate noun
a person who is trying to be chosen for a position, especially in an election
a candidate (bxa558)
She’s a strong candidate in the local council elections.
constitution noun
the set of basic laws and principles that a country is governed by
a constitution (bxa559)
The right to free speech is protected by the constitution.
debate verb
to discuss a subject formally, with people giving different opinions
to debate (bxa560)
The candidates will debate important issues on television tonight.
democratic adjective
based on a system where people choose their leaders by voting
democratic (bxa561)
A democratic system allows people to vote freely.
elect verb
to choose someone for an official position by voting
to elect (bxa562)
How often do you elect members of parliament?
election noun
an event where people vote to choose a leader or representative
an election (bxa563)
The next general election will be held in October.
enemy noun
a person who is against you or wants to harm you
an enemy (bxa564)
He called the journalist an enemy of the government.
government noun
the group of people who control and manage a country
a government (bxa565)
Many people don’t trust the government after the recent scandal.
involved adjective
taking part in something actively
involved (bxa566)
He became actively involved in politics.
law noun
an official rule made by the government that everyone must follow
a law (bxa567)
Everyone should obey the law to keep society safe.
nation noun
a country and its people
a nation (bxa568)
Nations must cooperate to handle political and global issues.
official adjective
given or approved by someone in a position of power
official (bxa569)
The government made an official statement after the vote.
political adjective
relating to the government and public affairs of a country
political (bxa570)
Are you interested in political news and current affairs?
politician noun
a person whose job is in government or politics
a politician (bxa571)
Do you trust any politicians to keep their promises?
politics noun
the activities and ideas connected with governing a country
a politics (bxa572)
I try not to talk about politics with friends.
represent verb
to speak or act officially for another person or group
to represent (bxa573)
He was chosen to represent the workers in government talks.
rule verb
to have control over a country and its people
to rule (bxa574)
She hopes to rule with justice and transparency.
state adjective
relating to the government of a country
state (bxa575)
Many state officials joined the political debate on reforms.
supporter noun
a person who agrees with and helps someone, especially in politics
a supporter (bxa576)
The politician thanked every supporter after the election.
union noun
an organisation that protects the rights of workers
a union (bxa577)
The trade union supports workers during political strikes.
vote noun
a choice made by one person in an election or decision
a vote (bxa578)
Every vote matters in a democratic system.
vote verb
to make an official choice in an election or decision
to vote (bxa579)
Most young people voted for change and reform.