Talking about Government: English Vocabulary List

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

"The citizens elect their representatives."

"The citizens will elect their new mayor in the upcoming election scheduled for next month."

the process of assigning authority, responsibility, or tasks from a higher authority to a lower-ranking individual or entity to carry out specific duties or functions on their behalf

"Delegation of tasks improves efficiency."

"A trade delegation is a group of business representatives sent by a country on an official visit to explore and promote commercial opportunities in a foreign market."

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

"The rebels tried to overthrow the government."

"The military leaders successfully plotted to overthrow the corrupt government and establish a new regime with democratic elections for all citizens."

a person elected to serve in a Senate, the upper house of a legislature

"The senator voted yes."

"The experienced senator delivered a passionate speech advocating for environmental protection legislation."

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

"The mayor leads the city."

"The mayor is the elected head of a municipal government"

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

"The local councillor helped us."

"The local councillor promised to improve public transportation and repair the damaged roads in the area."

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

"The ambassador met the president."

"An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat who represents a nation in a foreign country"

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

"The bureaucrat processed many forms."

"A bureaucrat is an official working within a large administrative system"

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 made a decision."

"The police commissioner announced new initiatives aimed at reducing crime rates in the city."

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

"The legislature passed a new law."

"A bicameral legislature is a governmental body with two separate chambers or houses"

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

"A spokesperson for the company gave a statement to the waiting reporters."

"A spokesperson is an individual chosen to speak publicly on behalf of an organization"

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

"The two countries signed a treaty."

"The peace treaty ended decades of conflict and brought hope for a more stable future."