Political vocabulary: Part 2

Law A rule or regulation established by the government.

Lobby/Lobbying Group of people who try to influence an elected official, or the act of doing so, generally to support or oppose proposed legislation.

Monarchy System of government in which the head of state is a king or a queen.

Nominee Person chosen by a political party to run for election.

Opposition Political party or parties opposing the government.

Political asylum Protection given by a State to a person who has left their own country because they oppose its government.

Political party A political organisation with stated beliefs, aims and policies, that puts forward candidates in elections.

Politician Person who has been elected and works professionally in politics.

Politics The ideas and activities associated with the governing of a country, region, city, etc.

Poll 1) Voting at an election. 2) A survey of public opinion by questioning a selection of people.

Polling day The day on which elections are held.

(The) polls Polling station Place where people vote.

Prime Minister The head of the government in a parliamentary political system.

Regime System of government: a communist, fascist, etc. regime.

Republic System of government in which power is held by elected representatives and an elected president.

Run for election Be a candidate in an election.

Spin doctor A spokesperson who gives a favourable interpretation of events to the media, especially on behalf of a political personality or party.

Turnout The number of people who go to vote in an election.

Vote Choose a candidate in an election.

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