Law and Politics

a politically organized entity such as a state, nation, or community

The European Union is a unique supranational polity.

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

The candidate for mayor gave an inspiring speech at the rally.

to form a boundary around something

The garden was bordered by a colorful array of flowers.

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Congress passed a new healthcare bill.

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

She was elected to serve on the local council.

(in the US) one of the areas into which a state is divided and has a local government of its own

The county fair is an annual event that draws people from all over the region to celebrate agriculture and community.

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

In family court, judges handle matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence disputes.

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

Diplomacy helped prevent the two nations from going to war.

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

The upcoming election will determine the next leader of our country, shaping the direction of government policies and priorities.

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

Citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.

the ambassador and the staff who represent their government in a foreign country

The embassy attended the peace conference as official representatives of their nation.

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens.

the government of a city or town and not of a country

someone who is in charge of a region or town

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Breaking the law can result in serious consequences.

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

The mayor announced new plans for public transportation.

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

The parliament convened to debate the proposed healthcare reform bill.

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party.

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Political debates often revolve around issues such as taxation, healthcare, and national security.

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

The president addressed the nation in a televised speech.

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

The government implemented new policies to address public health concerns.

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

The judge handed down a severe punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing them to several years in prison.

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence.

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species.

one of the political areas with limited law-making abilities that together form a federal country, like those of Germany or the US

California is the most populous state in the United States, known for its diverse culture and economy.

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents.

to get away from captivity

Every day, the prisoners plan how to escape from their cells.

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

The police were called to investigate the suspicious death.

the crime of ending a person's life deliberately

The detective was called to investigate a murder that had shocked the small town.

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

The court decided to punish the thief with a prison sentence for stealing.

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

The thief was caught on camera as he sneaked into the store and took a handful of electronics.

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

In the upcoming election, citizens will cast their votes for mayor.

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

The annual tech conference attracts thousands of professionals from around the world.

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

His statement about the event was very detailed.

to put or draw a mark on something in order to make it more noticeable

The supervisor asked the team to flag any errors in the report with a red highlight.

an amount of money given by law to the close relatives of a murdered victim

not requiring payment

Free Wi-Fi is available in this café.

the punishment of killing a criminal, which is officially ordered by a court

The court sentenced him to the death penalty.

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

The police arrested the criminal after a long investigation.