Politics and Legislature
SAT Humanities / Politics and Legislature
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a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.
The government introduced a new fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth.
View Full Definitionthe process by which all the people of a country have the opportunity to vote on a single political question
View Full Definitionan official agreement between two or more governments or states
The two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations.
View Full Definitionthe process of slightly changing something in order to fix or improve it
I made a quick amendment to the recipe after realizing I forgot an ingredient.
View Full Definitionthe official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed
The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of government.
View Full Definitiona period or condition of holding a position
After years of research and teaching, she finally achieved tenure as a professor at the university.
View Full Definitionthe beginning or introduction of something new, such as a project, organization, or era
The company celebrated the inauguration of its latest branch.
View Full Definitionto have control and authority over a place, like a country
The king reigned over the kingdom for decades, establishing a prosperous era.
View Full Definitiona private room that is mostly used as bedroom
The queen retired to her chamber after the banquet.
View Full Definitionthe legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Congress passed a new healthcare bill.
View Full Definitiona group of people or political organization united by a common cause
View Full Definitionthe head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making
The Prime Minister addressed the nation to announce new economic measures aimed at boosting employment.
View Full Definitionsomeone who supports social equality, healthcare reform, environmental protection, and a more active role for government in addressing social issues
As a Democrat, she believes in expanding access to healthcare for all citizens through government programs.
View Full Definitionwilling to accept, respect, and understand different behaviors, beliefs, opinions, etc.
She has a liberal attitude towards social issues, advocating for equality and justice.
View Full Definition(in the US) someone who supports or is a member of the Republican Party
View Full Definitionsupporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change
She was raised in a conservative household where adherence to tradition was strongly emphasized.
View Full Definitionrelating to an ideology or political system advocating for the collective ownership of property and the absence of social classes
The communist government implemented policies aimed at achieving economic equality and social justice.
View Full Definitiona belief or ideology that supports governance by the people, emphasizing equal participation in the political process
She strongly believes in democracy and advocates for government by the people.
View Full Definitiona group of people from the same place or with the same work or interests living in a particular city or country or who are connected to each other
View Full Definitiona territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler
The United Kingdom is known for its historic monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II reigning over the realm.
View Full Definitionan event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.
Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party.
View Full Definitiona formal agreement between parties, particularly to help one another
The two countries signed a defense pact to ensure mutual protection against external threats.
View Full Definitiona statement or assertion expressing a claim, view, or opinion that can be evaluated as true or false
The philosopher examined each proposition carefully.
View Full Definitionthe top of a mountain
Climbers rejoiced upon reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
View Full Definitioninformation and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader
The regime used propaganda to control the narrative and maintain public support.
View Full Definitionan officially written and established law
The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving.
View Full Definitionthe process of officially selecting a candidate for either an election or bestowing an honnor
View Full Definitionthe formal act of breaking away from a larger political entity or organization
The secession of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 resulted in significant geopolitical tensions.
View Full Definitiona politically organized body of people under a single government, typically emphasizing the common good
The commonwealth enacted new laws for public welfare.
View Full Definitiona territory or state ruled by a prince, often smaller than a kingdom but with a degree of political independence
Monaco is a renowned principality famous for its luxury and glamorous lifestyle.
View Full Definitiona written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose
The activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause.
View Full Definitionto officially give someone the authority or responsibility to carry out specific tasks or make decisions
The board of directors decided to mandate the new CEO with strategic decision-making authority.
View Full Definitionthe place where someone or a group of people come from and feel a strong connection to
After years of living abroad, she returned to her homeland to visit family.
View Full Definitionto impose a restriction or official ban on the release, publication, or distribution of certain information, news, or materials
The newspaper editor decided to embargo the sensitive article until the legal implications were clarified.
View Full Definitionan extreme allegiance to a particular political party or ideology
The increasing hyperpartisanship in Congress has made it difficult to pass bipartisan legislation.
View Full Definitionagreement and collaboration between two major political parties that typically oppose each other's policies
The healthcare reform bill was a result of rare bipartisanship, with both parties working together to address the needs of the public.
View Full Definitioninvolving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.
The municipal government announced plans to improve public transportation infrastructure in the city.
View Full Definitionrelated to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms
The electoral system determines how representatives are chosen to serve in government.
View Full Definition(of a territory, organization, etc.) making decisions regarding one's internal affairs without external interference
Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, managing its own domestic policies while Denmark handles foreign affairs.
View Full Definitionoperating or involving activities across multiple countries or nations
Transnational corporations have global operations and supply chains.
View Full Definitionrelated to the influence and interactions of geographical factors on political decisions, relationships, and strategies among nations
Geopolitical tensions between neighboring countries have led to border disputes and military conflicts.
View Full Definitionrelating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments
Federal laws apply uniformly across the entire country.
View Full Definitioninvolving or relating to the interactions or relationships between states within a country or federation
The interstate highway system facilitates travel and commerce between states in the United States.
View Full Definition(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom
The authoritarian regime tightly controls the media and suppresses dissenting voices.
View Full Definitionassociated with matters or activities of a consulate or consul, particularly the representation and protection of a country's citizens and interests in a foreign city or region
The consular services at the embassy in Paris assisted stranded tourists during the travel disruption.
View Full Definitionrelating to the period in a region's history before it was colonized by foreign powers
The precolonial era in Africa was marked by the rise and fall of various powerful kingdoms and empires.
View Full Definitionto approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them
He gave me a smile as he passed.
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