Society & Government

20 words

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   voteverb / noun/vəʊt/

   to make a choice in an election; the act or a single choice in such a process

   “I will vote in the local election next week.”

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   lawnoun/lɔː/

   a system of rules created and enforced by governmental institutions

   “The new law aims to reduce air pollution.”

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   rightnoun/raɪt/

   Something that a person is entitled to have or do, often protected by law.

   “Everyone has the right to education.”

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   taxnoun / verb/tæks/

   a compulsory payment to the government; to charge such a payment

   “Workers pay income tax every month.”

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   electionnoun/ɪˈlekʃən/

   an organised event in which people vote to choose someone for a public position

   “The local election will be held next month.”

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   communitynoun/kəˈmjuːnəti/

   a group of people living in the same place or sharing interests

   “In my town people in the community organise a summer fair every year.”

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   governmentnoun/ˈɡʌvənmənt/

   the group of people who govern a country or state

   “The government announced a new health plan last week.”

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   citizennoun/ˈsɪtɪzən/

   A person who legally belongs to a country and has rights and duties there.

   “Many citizens took part in the local election.”

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   educationnoun/ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən/

   the system and process of teaching and learning at schools, colleges and universities

   “Access to quality education can change a family's future.”

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    immigrationnoun/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃ(ə)n/

    the movement of people into a country to live there, and related policies or procedures

    “Debates about immigration often appear in national elections.”

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    policynoun/ˈpɒlɪsi/

    a plan or set of ideas agreed by an organisation or government

    “The new environmental policy will ban single-use plastics.”

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    corruptionnoun/kəˈrʌpʃən/

    Dishonest or illegal behaviour by people in power, especially to get money or advantages.

    “Many countries struggle to reduce corruption in public institutions.”

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    crimenoun/kraɪm/

    an action or activity that breaks the law

    “There was a rise in crime in the city last year.”

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    povertynoun/ˈpɒvəti/

    the state of being very poor, lacking money and basic needs

    “The government launched a programme to reduce poverty in rural areas.”

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    democracynoun/dɪˈmɒkrəsi/

    a system of government in which people choose leaders by voting or participate in decision-making

    “Many activists say a free press is essential for a healthy democracy.”

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    housingnoun/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

    Buildings or arrangements for people to live in; often used to discuss the availability and affordability of places to live.

    “Affordable housing is a major issue in big cities.”

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    unemploymentnoun/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

    the state of not having a job; the number or rate of unemployed people

    “High unemployment among young people is a serious problem.”

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    protestnoun/verb/ˈprəʊtest/

    A public action expressing strong disagreement, often by a group of people; or to express such disagreement.

    “Hundreds joined the protest against the new law.”

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    welfarenoun/ˈwelfeə/

    government or public support to help people in need

    “The government increased welfare payments during the crisis.”

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    charitynoun/ˈtʃærəti/

    An organization that raises money to help people in need, or the activity of giving help to such people.

    “She donates to several charities every year.”