Talking about Politics: English Vocabulary List

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

"The new policy will be announced."

"An accommodative monetary policy is a central banking strategy of lowering interest rates and increasing the money supply to stimulate economic growth during a slowdown."

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

"The crisis was resolved through quiet diplomacy."

"The conflict was resolved through careful diplomacy rather than military action between the two nations."

someone who has been officially suggested for a position, award, etc.

"The nominee for Best Actress gave a moving speech."

"The nominee for the position of director has over twenty years of experience in the industry."

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

"The presidential election is held every four years."

"The national election will take place on the first Tuesday of November this year."

the action of striving to bring about social or political reform, especially as a member of an organization with specific objectives

"Her political activism began during her college years."

"Her dedicated activism focused on environmental protection and sustainable development for her community."

to officially pardon the crime of a group of people

"Amnesty is a pardon."

"The government decided to amnesty political prisoners who had been detained for non violent protests against the regime."