Insight Upper-Intermediate Unit 10 Template

to abolish

To officially end a law, system, or practice.

adversary

A person, group, or organisation that you compete or fight against.

alternative

Another possibility or choice that can be used instead of something else.

arms

Weapons, especially those used by an army or military organisation.

ballot paper

A piece of paper on which you mark your choice when voting in an election.

to boil down to

To have something as the main or most important point after removing less important details.

candidate

A person who is competing for a position, especially in an election.

class-based

Related to differences or divisions between social or economic classes.

to come under fire

To receive strong criticism or be attacked, especially because of something you have done.

common good

The benefit or well-being of society as a whole rather than of one individual or group.

communal

Shared by or involving a group of people rather than belonging to one person.

constituency

An area whose voters elect a representative to a parliament or other political body.

country

A nation with its own government, territory, and political system.

at everyone's disposal

Available for anyone to use or access when needed.

economical with the truth

Not giving all the facts or being deliberately vague or misleading about the truth.

egalitarian

Believing that everyone should have equal rights, opportunities, and social status.

electorate

All the people in a country or area who have the right to vote.

equal rights

The same legal and social rights and opportunities for all people.

to eradicate

To completely remove or destroy something, especially a problem, disease, or harmful practice.

extreme

Very far from what is considered normal, moderate, or reasonable.

foe

An enemy or opponent.

freedom

The right or ability to act, speak, or make choices without unnecessary control or restriction.

freeloader

Someone who takes advantage of other people without contributing or paying their fair share.

general election

An election in which people vote to choose representatives for a national government.

to get rid of

To remove, eliminate, or no longer have something that is unwanted.

humanity

All human beings considered as a group; also, the quality of being kind and understanding towards others.

law enforcement

The police and other organisations responsible for making sure laws are obeyed.

left-wing politics

Political ideas that generally support greater social and economic equality and government action to achieve it.

liberty

The freedom to live and act as you choose, within the limits of the law.

local election

An election in which people choose representatives for local government.

mainstream

The ideas, opinions, or activities that are considered normal and accepted by most people.

majority rule

A system in which decisions are made according to what most people want or vote for.

manifesto

A public statement of a political party's plans, aims, and policies.

mankind

All human beings considered as a group; a traditional term for humanity.

moderate

Not extreme; having political or social views that are close to the centre.

nation

A country and its people, especially when considered as a political or cultural community.

pledge

A serious promise or commitment to do something.

to pluck out of the air

To invent a number, fact, or answer without having a reliable reason or source for it.

politically correct

Using language and behaviour intended to avoid offending people, especially those from disadvantaged groups.

polling station

A place where people go to cast their votes during an election.

human population

All the people living in a particular area, country, or across the world.

private

Belonging to or intended for one person or group rather than the public.

to promise

To say that you will definitely do or provide something in the future.

quick off the mark

Quick to react, respond, or take action when something happens.

radical

Supporting major and fundamental changes to society, politics, or an existing system.

reactionary

Opposed to political or social change and wanting to return to traditional ways or conditions.

right-wing politics

Political ideas that generally favour tradition, private enterprise, individual responsibility, and limited government intervention.

secular

Not connected with religion or religious beliefs.

to set the record straight

To correct a false or misleading statement by explaining what is actually true.

spiritual

Related to a person's inner beliefs, feelings, or sense of connection with something beyond the physical world.

swear

To make a serious promise that something is true or that you will do something.

to talk up

To describe or promote someone or something in a very positive way.

to toe the line

To behave according to rules or expectations, especially those set by an authority or group.

turnout

The number or percentage of people who actually vote in an election.

vote

A formal choice made by marking a ballot or expressing support for a candidate or decision.