Society & Government

20 words

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   governancenoun/ˈɡʌvənəns/

   the way an organisation or country is managed, including the rules and processes used to make decisions

   “Good governance depends on transparency, accountability and the rule of law.”

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   regulationnoun/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

   a rule or directive made by an authority to control or manage behaviour in a particular area

   “New safety regulations require companies to test equipment regularly.”

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   representationnoun/ˌrɛprɪzenˈteɪʃən/

   the action of speaking or acting on behalf of a person or group, or the presence of members of a group in an assembly

   “Many activists argue for better representation of women and minorities in parliament.”

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   urbanizationnoun/ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

   the process by which people move from rural areas to cities, leading to city growth

   “Rapid urbanization has created challenges in housing and transport.”

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   nationalismnoun/ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/

   a belief or political movement that focuses on the interests and culture of a nation, often prioritising national sovereignty and identity

   “A rise in nationalism has affected diplomatic relations in the region.”

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   multiculturalismnoun/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/

   the existence of, or support for, multiple cultural traditions within a single society

   “Multiculturalism has helped cities attract international talent.”

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   institutionnoun/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

   an established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service or culture

   “Many educational institutions face funding cuts.”

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   accountabilitynoun/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

   the obligation to explain and accept responsibility for actions; being held answerable.

   “International aid agencies demand accountability for how funds are spent.”

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   transparencynoun/trænsˈpærənsi/

   the quality of being open and clear so that actions or decisions can be seen and understood.

   “Transparency in budgeting helps citizens see how taxes are spent.”

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    autonomynoun/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/

    the right or condition of self-government, or freedom from external control or influence

    “Universities often fight for academic autonomy from government interference.”

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    ideologynoun/ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

    a set of beliefs or ideas, especially about politics and society, that guides a person or group

    “Political parties often promote a clear ideology to attract supporters.”

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    regimenoun/reɪˈʒiːm/

    a government, especially an authoritarian one, or a particular system or planned way of doing things

    “The authoritarian regime restricted freedom of the press.”

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    censorshipnoun/ˈsensəʃɪp/

    the practice of officially examining books, films, news, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts

    “Censorship increases when governments feel threatened.”

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    suffragenoun/ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/

    the right to vote in political elections

    “The campaign for women's suffrage was a major social movement.”

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    surveillancenoun/səˈveɪləns/

    close observation, especially of a person or group considered suspicious or for security purposes

    “The city increased surveillance after the attacks.”

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    advocateverb/noun/ˈæd.və.kət/

    verb: to publicly support or recommend; noun: a person who supports a cause.

    “She advocates for better healthcare in rural areas.”

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    privatizationnoun/ˌprɪvətaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

    the process of transferring ownership or control of something from the public sector to private ownership

    “The privatization of state-owned companies was central to economic reform.”

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    mandatenoun/ˈmæn.deɪt/

    an official order or commission to do something; the authority given to an elected person or body to carry out policies.

    “The new government won a clear mandate to reform healthcare.”

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    legitimacynoun/lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

    the quality of being accepted as right and proper, often by law or by public opinion.

    “The regime sought to increase its legitimacy through social reforms.”

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    jurisdictionnoun/ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

    the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the area or subject matter over which such power extends.

    “The case was transferred to a different court because it fell outside local jurisdiction.”