Government: English Vocabulary List

the speech delivered by a newly elected President of the United States at their swearing-in ceremony, articulating their plans for their term in office

"The president's inaugural speech was inspiring."

"The president's inaugural address outlined his vision for the country over the next four years."

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

"The inauguration of the new president was a huge event."

"An inauguration is the formal investiture ceremony where a leader is sworn into office"

to officially start or introduce something

"They will inaugurate the building."

"The university plans to inaugurate a new scholarship program to support underprivileged students next semester."

to suspend a legislative session by executive authority without dissolving the assembly

"They prorogue parliament."

"The governor has the authority to prorogue the legislative session until a later date."

the authority or right to forbid or reject an action, often by a head of state or executive

"The president used his veto to block the new law."

"A veto is the constitutional power of an executive to unilaterally reject a legislative bill"