Inside Out The UK Parliament – Glossary architecture noun [uncount] a particular style or way of designing buildings The church is a typical example of Gothic architecture. assembly noun [count] a group of people who meet together for a particular reason bell noun [count] a metal object shaped like an upside down cup that makes a noise when its sides are hit by a metal piece inside it The school bell clanged noisily. coalition noun [count] a temporary union of different political parties that agree to form a government together a four-party coalition consist of phrasal verb to be made of particular parts or things This year’s team, coached by Jeff Jackson, consisted entirely of college players. construct verb to build something large or complicated, such as a bridge or road The tunnel was constructed in 1996. democracy noun [uncount] a system of government in which people vote in elections to choose the people who will govern them the transition towards democracy distinctive adjective easy to recognize because of being different from other people or things of the same type a smooth, rich coffee with a distinctive flavour elect verb to choose someone by voting so that they represent you or hold an official position The council is elected by popular vote. election noun [count] an occasion when people vote for someone to represent them, especially in a government Only about 20% of the people voted in the local government elections. empire noun [count] a number of countries ruled by one person or government the Ottoman Empire
form verb to make something exist or develop A plan began to form in her mind. general election noun [count] an election in which every adult in the country can vote for the people who will represent them in parliament have a say phrase the right to give your opinion and be involved in a discussion about something Residents will have a say on the future of their town. model on phrasal verb to copy a way of doing something or a system Their economic structure is closely modelled on the British system. parliament noun [count] an official elected group of people in some countries who meet to make the laws of the country and discuss national issues phenomenon noun [count] an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist Violence in society is not a new phenomenon. proportional adjective keeping the same relationship of size or amount to something else represent verb to speak or act officially for another person, group, or organization Ambassador Albright will represent the United States at the ceremony. right noun [count] something that you are morally or legally allowed to do or have the right to political asylum site noun [count] a place where something happened, especially something interesting or important, or where there is an important building system noun [count/uncount] a method of organizing or doing things a legal/educational/political system vote verb to show your choice of a person or an issue in an election
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