Government and Society
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VictoriaFlash on May 15, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 firm impressionoverall impression | ... |
| cross | something that contains the qualities of two different groups or types |
| honourable | ... |
| dignified | ... |
| electorate | ... |
| introduce a bill outlining the plans | ... |
| chamber | ... |
| committee | ... |
| To put it bluntly | used when saying something honest that may offend people |
| behind the times | if a person or organization is behind the ______ , they are not modern because they have not changed as much or made as much progress as others |
| debate | ... |
| cast votes | ... |
| hold an election | ... |
| done by secret ballot | ... |
| represent a constituency | ... |
| election manifesto | ... |
| nominated for the post | ... |
| undecided voter | ... |
| stand for parliament | ... |
| election campaign | ... |
| win with an increased majority | ... |
| be elected mayor | ... |
| administration | ... |
| opinion poll | ... |
| wield power | ... |
| elected assembly | ... |
| elected council | ... |
| reign | ... |
| succeeded by s.o. | ... |
| authorities | ... |
| propose a motion of no confidence in | ... |
| the Cabinet | ... |
| proprietor | ... |
| licensed | officially allowed |
| restricted | controlled by law |
| compulsory | obligatory |
| barred from sth | banned from sth |
| abolished | done away with |
| to be obeyed | binding |
| illegal | not allowed |
| draw up sth | ... |
| maintain law and order | ... |
| run the country | ... |
| challenge s.o. | ... |
| call for consultations | ... |
| take the minutes | ... |
| take over the country | ... |
| lightning coup d'etat | ... |
| equals | ... |
| regulation | ... |
| notoriety | ... |
| pass a law | ... |
| head of state | ... |
| radical | ... |
| conformist | ... |
| establishment | ... |
| civil disobedience | ... |
| self-determination | ... |
| dictatorship | ... |
| middle of the road | ... |
| civil service | ... |
| courteous | ... |
| reactionary | ... |
| oppressed | ... |
| conventional | ... |
| rebellious | ... |
| privileged | ... |
| ringleader | ... |
| delegate | ... |
| traitor | ... |
| sovereign | ... |
| chairperson | ... |
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