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Types of government
Republic: a state governed by representative and, usually, a president. Monarchy: a state ruled by a king or queen Democracy: government of, by and for the people Dictatorship: system of government run by a dictator Independence: freedom from outside control; self governing
Elections
Constituency: a political area whose inhabitants are represented by one MP Candidate: someone who stand in an election Policy: the program of action of a particular party or government Majority: the number of votes by which a person wins an election Referendum: a direct vote by the populationon some important public issues By(e)-election: an election in one constituency in contrast to General Election Marginal seat: a parliamentary seat held by a very small majority of votes the opposition: members of parliament who do not belong to the party in power Stand/run for parliament: to be a candidate in an election Vote: to choose in a formal way, e.g. by making ballot paper Elect: to choose someone or something by voting
1. India gained republic/independence/democracy from UK in 1948 2. Our MPs just died and so well soon need to have a vote/referendum/bye-election 3. She is running/sitting/walking for Parliament in the next election 4. His father was voted/stood/elected MP for Cambridge City 5. What is your countrys economic politics/policy/politician 6. Do you think Bush deserved to be referred to as a politician/statesman/president
Parliament in the UK consists of two (1)chamber, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. In the House of Commons, there are 650 (2) Member of Parliament each representing one (3) Constituency. The ruling party in the Commons is the one which gains a (4)majority of seats. The main figure in that party is called (5)statesman. The Commons is elected for a maximum period of 5 years although the Prime Minister may call a general (6)election at any time within that period
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Write a paragraph about political system in your country, by using as much as the vocabulary youve learned..