English for Specific Purposes: Politics
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What does the term 'enforce' mean?

  • To create new laws
  • To make people obey the law (correct)
  • To punish those who break the law
  • To encourage people to follow the law

Which of the following best describes 'customs duties'?

  • Taxes paid on exported goods
  • General sales tax applied to all purchases
  • Fees paid to import goods
  • Taxes paid on imported goods (correct)

What does 'to carry out' imply?

  • To complete what has been promised or instructed (correct)
  • To modify a previous agreement
  • To abandon a task
  • To oversee a project from start to finish

Which of the following is a correct use of the word 'provisions'?

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What is the meaning of 'ties' in the context provided?

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What does the term 'caucus' refer to in a political context?

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Which best describes 'primaries' in the context of political elections?

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What does the term 'to impeach' specifically mean?

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What does 'mileage' refer to in a political or financial context?

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What does 'to set down' primarily mean?

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What is one meaning of 'allowance' in a financial context?

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Which of the following describes a 'tie' in political jargon?

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What does 'to set out' imply when used in a political context?

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What does the term 'coroner' refer to?

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Which of the following best defines 'tokenism'?

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What is the role of a 'superintendent of schools'?

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What does the term 'draft' primarily refer to in legislative terms?

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Which best describes a 'parish'?

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What does 'to levy' mean?

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What is meant by 'token strike'?

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How is the term 'recorder of deeds' best defined?

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What does it mean to oversee an activity?

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What is a possible role of an ombudsman?

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What does the term 'incumbent' refer to?

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Which of the following best describes sedition?

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What does summitry refer to?

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What does to enhance something mean?

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What could be considered an incentive?

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What does it mean to undergo a process?

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What is the meaning of 'incentivize'?

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What does 'wreckage' refer to?

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How is 'scope' best defined?

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What does 'spillover' typically indicate?

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In the context of 'to unfold', what does it generally mean?

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Which term describes an attempt to do something difficult?

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What is the main focus of 'white collar crime'?

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What is meant by 'to benchmark'?

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What does 'outstanding' imply when describing an issue?

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What is the meaning of 'to defuse' in a tense situation?

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What does 'to entice' mean?

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What is meant by 'to bequeath'?

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What does 'severance pay' refer to?

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What does the term 'coup d'état' mean?

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What does 'heart attack' refer to?

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What does 'incumbency' refer to?

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What does the term 'widespread' describe?

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What is a 'blue collar worker'?

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What does 'to dissuade' mean?

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What is 'suffrage'?

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Flashcards

Caucus

A small group of people within a political party or organization who share similar interests and have significant influence.

System of Checks and Balances

A system of checks and balances ensures that no one branch of government has absolute power, providing balance and preventing tyranny.

Primary Election

An election where members of a political party choose their candidate to represent them in a general election.

To Impeach

To formally accuse a public official of serious misconduct, particularly in the United States.

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Mileage

The distance a vehicle has traveled or can travel using a specific amount of fuel; also, the advantage one can gain from a situation, often politically.

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To Set Out

To start a journey or an activity with a specific aim; to explain something clearly and comprehensively.

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To Set Down

To write down something formally, like recording it in a document; to land an aircraft.

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Allowance

Money given regularly for a specific purpose, such as expenses or pocket money for children.

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To carry out

To do or complete something, especially something you have promised or been told to do.

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Customs Duties

A tax paid to the government, especially on goods imported into a country.

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Enforce

To make people obey a law or rule, or to make a situation happen.

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Provisions

To make arrangements to deal with something, often financial arrangements.

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To Mint

To produce a coin for the government.

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Framework of reference

A system of rules, ideas or beliefs that is used to plan or to decide something. It provides a framework for understanding and making decisions.

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Coroner

An official who investigates the cause of a person's death, especially when it's violent or unexpected.

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Superintendent

A person who is responsible for maintaining a building or place in good condition.

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To levy taxes

When a government collects taxes from citizens or businesses.

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Tokenism

Actions that seem to benefit disadvantaged groups but are merely symbolic gestures, lacking true commitment to real change.

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Draft

A formal suggestion or a written text in its initial stage, often containing the main ideas but not fully developed.

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To amend

To make changes to a text, often a law or legal document.

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Token strike

A strike with limited impact, intended to send a message without causing major disruption.

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Ombudsman

Someone who works for a government or a large organization to handle complaints against it. They act as a mediator and advocate for individuals who feel wronged by the institution.

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Incumbent

An official who holds a position, especially a political office, at the current time.

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Soapbox oratory

A skillful and effective public speech intended to influence public opinion with simple, direct language.

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Summit

The highest point of something, often a mountain, but also the most successful or important point in something.

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Strife

Violent and angry disagreement, often involving physical conflict.

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Sedition

Language or behavior intended to encourage people to oppose their government, often by inciting rebellion.

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Enhance

To improve something by adding qualities or enhancing existing features.

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Engagement

Active involvement or participation in an activity.

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To incentivize

To motivate someone to do something, often by offering rewards or incentives.

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Stance

A way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a public opinion.

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Wreckage

The remaining parts of something that has been destroyed or damaged.

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Scope

The range of a subject covered by a book, program, discussion, or class.

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Manifold

Having many different qualities or aspects.

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Spillover

The effects of an activity that spread beyond the original purpose.

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Impeachment

The act of formally accusing a public official of serious misconduct.

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To endure

To continue existing or functioning for a long time.

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Rule of law

The idea that everyone is subject to the same laws and rules, regardless of their status or position.

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To unfold

To gradually reveal or unfold a situation or story.

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To foot the bill

To pay for something, especially a large bill.

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Heart attack

A sudden and serious medical condition that occurs when the heart's blood supply is blocked.

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To reconcile

To make peace or become friends after an argument or disagreement.

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To acclaim

To praise someone or something highly, often publicly.

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Outskirts

The areas that form the edge of a town or city.

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To burst out

To suddenly burst into action or expression, often with strong emotion.

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Unsolved frozen conflicts

Conflicts that have not been resolved and remain frozen in time, often due to political or historical reasons.

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To loom

To appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape or object; to seem likely to happen soon and cause worry.

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Widespread

Existing or happening in many places or among many people.

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To dissuade

To convince someone not to do something.

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Study Notes

English for Specific Purposes

  • Caucus: A small group within a political party, influential in decision-making and candidate selection. In the US, meetings are held to decide which candidate a political group will support.

  • Checks and Balances: A system of principles or a balance of power in a state.

  • Primaries: Elections where party members choose their party's nominee for an office.

  • Impeachment: The formal accusation and possible removal of a public official, usually for serious misconduct.

  • Mileage: The distance travelled, the monetary allowance for such travel or experience in politics.

  • Mileage Allowance: The amount of money paid or payable per mile travelled; an allowance for expenses.

  • To set out: To begin a journey or an activity with a specific goal, to give details of something, arrange items in an attractive way.

  • Set down: To write or print something, particularly in a formal document (e.g., a record). It can also refer to a passenger getting off a vehicle or the landing of an aircraft.

  • Allowance: A regular payment, often for children's needs or those who hold certain positions.

  • Tie: A piece of material worn as a collar fastening and also a connection or relationship between people or places.

  • To carry out: To do or complete a task, especially one that has been assigned or previously promised.

  • Adviser/Customs Duties: An advisor is someone who gives guidance or counsel, while “customs duties” are taxes paid on goods brought into a country.

  • In force: Valid and active; legally in effect.

  • Enforce: To make a law, rule or agreement be obeyed.

  • Provision (s): A preparation, arrangement, or supply.

  • Forgery: Creating illegal copies of documents, typically to deceive, or to create documents from one's imagination.

  • Framework of Reference: Guiding principles, rules or beliefs for planning or decision-making.

  • Coroner: An official who investigates causes of death, particularly if the death is unexplained or suspicious.

  • Parish: A (smallest) administrative area in England, and a comparable district in other historical regions or countries.

  • Precinct: A division of a local area for electoral purposes

  • Country Seat: Administrative center of a county.

  • Superintendent of schools: An official in charge of a school system or district.

  • Levy: To impose a tax/fee, or to formally assess a tax.

  • Token Strike: A symbolic strike with little practical effect, or rather symbolizing feelings of protest.

  • Tokenism: The superficial or symbolic inclusion of members of a minority group without genuinely addressing their issues or concerns.

  • Striker/Tokenism: Someone who engages in token actions, or rather symbolizes a protest.

  • Civil Servant: Someone employed by a government or other public body

  • Draft: A preliminary version of a document, plan, or proposal; a conscription system for national service.

  • To Amend: To make changes to a law/legal document.

  • To chair: To preside over a meeting; to lead or direct a meeting.

  • To oversee: To supervise or manage an activity or task.

  • Joint, Mutual, Common: Relating to a mutual, shared agreement.

  • Spillover: Any effect that is an unintended consequence.

  • Ombudsman: An official position that looks for corruption in government or large organizations.

  • To defend/upheld: To support a principle, law or decision that has been already made.

  • Sedition: A public speech intended to cause people to revolt against the government.

  • Soapbox oratory: A speech or public discourse.

  • Summit: The highest point of a mountain or of a meeting/process; or an important international meeting.

  • Summitry: High-level diplomacy and meetings.

  • To undergo: Be subjected to, or experience a process.

  • Enhance: Improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.

  • Engagement: Involvement, commitment, or special attention.

  • Outset: The beginning of something.

  • Incentive: A motivation to do something, often financial.

  • Wreckage/scope: Leftovers of a broken structure, or the range of issues covered by a discussion.

  • Joint (Mutual/Common): Mutual or shared.

  • Spillover effects: Unintended consequences from an activity that spread further than intended, or rather that exceed what was intentionally intended.

  • Issue: A point or subject for debate or discussion.

  • Tailor: To make something to fit the context; to adapt policies to particular situations as needed.

  • Seamstress: A person who sews.

  • White Collar Crime: Illegal activity committed by professionals or business managers.

  • Outstanding: Significant or remarkable.

  • Foes: Enemies or opponents.

  • Pertain: To relate or belong to.

  • Pace, Rythm/Pacemaker: Pace in motion or the mechanism that keeps a particular beat

  • Inception/onset: Beginning or start

  • Miliage (Traveling Expenses): Payments for travel expenses, provided for high-ranking officials.

Synonyms/Synonyms

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Test your knowledge of political terminology with this quiz on specific English vocabulary used in politics. Understand key concepts like caucus, checks and balances, primaries, and impeachment. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their political English skills.

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