Glosario de Términos Políticos: Democracia, Gobierno y Elecciones en Inglés

Glosario de términos políticos en inglés

Este glosario reúne vocabulario esencial sobre gobierno, elecciones y sistemas políticos, útil para estudiantes y lectores interesados en la política en lengua inglesa.

A – D

• Checks and balances: A system that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
• Coalition: An alliance of political parties or groups working together.
• Communism: A political theory advocating for classless society and communal ownership.
• Congress: The legislative body of a country.
• Conservative: Favoring traditional values and resistant to change.
• Constituency: The body of voters in a specific area.
• Constituent: A person represented by an elected official.
• Constitution: The fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
• Convention: A formal meeting or assembly.
• Coup d’état: A sudden overthrow of a government.
• Debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic.
• Delegate: A person authorized to represent others.
• Democracy: A system of government by the whole population through elected representatives.
• Democrat: A member of the Democratic Party or supporter of democratic principles.
• Dictator: A ruler who has absolute power.
• Dictatorship: A government ruled by a dictator with total control.
• Dissolution: The closing down or dismissal of an assembly or organization.

E – L

• Elect: To choose someone for office by voting.
• Election: The process of choosing someone for a position by voting.
• Electoral register: The list of individuals eligible to vote.
• Electorate: All the people entitled to vote in an election.
• Fascism: A political system based on authoritarian nationalism.
• Federal: Relating to the central government of a country.
• First past the post: An election system where the candidate with the most votes wins.
• Government: The group of people who govern a country.
• Head of State: The person who represents the country officially.
• House of Commons: The lower house of the UK parliament.
• House of Lords: The upper house of the UK parliament.
• House of Representatives: The lower house of the US Congress.
• Incumbent: The current holder of a political office.
• Independent: A person not affiliated with a political party.
• King: A male monarch ruling a kingdom.
• Labour: A political party representing working-class interests.
• Landslide: An overwhelming electoral victory.
• Law: A rule established by authority.
• Leaflet: A small printed sheet used for political campaigning.
• Left-wing: Supporting social equality and progressive reforms.
• Legislation: Laws considered collectively.
• Liberal: Favoring individual liberties and social reforms.
• Lobby: To attempt to influence politicians on an issue.