Lingo

Government

20 Words

10m

govern
1.
go
vern
Verb

to officially have the control and authority to rule over a country and manage its affairs

Elected leaders govern the nation, making decisions for the welfare of its citizens.

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rule
2.
rule
Noun

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

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elect
3.
e
lect
Verb

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

Citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.

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delegation
4.
de
le
ga
tion
Noun

a group of representatives or delegates

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negotiate
5.
ne
go
tiate
Verb

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

The diplomats spent days negotiating the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries.

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consult
6.
con
sult
Verb

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial.

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overthrow
7.
o
ver
throw
Verb

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

The citizens united to overthrow the corrupt leader and establish a new government.

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senator
8.
se
na
tor
Noun

one of the members of Senate

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mayor
9.
mayor
Noun

someone who is elected to be the head of a town or city

The mayor announced new plans for public transportation.

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councillor
10.
coun
ci
llor
Noun

an elected official in local government, representing and making decisions for their community

The councillor proposed a new initiative to improve public transportation in the city.

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diplomat
11.
dip
lo
mat
Noun

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

The diplomat negotiated a trade agreement between two neighboring countries.

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ambassador
12.
am
ba
ssa
dor
Noun

a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

The ambassador hosted a reception at the embassy to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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bureaucrat
13.
bu
reauc
rat
Noun

a government official or employee who works within a bureaucratic system, typically involved in implementing and administering government policies and procedures

The bureaucrat processed the paperwork required for citizens to obtain government services.

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commissioner
14.
co
mmi
ssio
ner
Noun

a person appointed or elected to a position of authority, often within a government or organization, responsible for overseeing and managing specific areas of policy, administration, or regulation

The commissioner of police oversees law enforcement operations within the city.

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bureaucracy
15.
bu
reauc
ra
cy
Noun

the group of people in the government who are chosen for their jobs rather than elected to handle administrative tasks

The bureaucracy manages public services like issuing permits and licenses.

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legislature
16.
le
gis
la
ture
Noun

a group of elected officials responsible for making and changing laws in a government or state

The legislature passed new laws to protect the environment.

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assembly
17.
a
ssemb
ly
Noun

the act of gathering together to achieve a common goal

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spokesperson
18.
spoke
sper
son
Noun

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

The spokesperson for the company issued a statement addressing the recent controversy.

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treaty
19.
trea
ty
Noun

an 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.

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sanction
20.
sanc
tion
Verb

to officially approve of something such as an action, change, practice, etc.

The city council decided to sanction the music festival, granting official permission for its organization in the park.

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