[C] Politics and Public institutions II

LET'S UNDERSTAND 3 📚

Parliamentary Elections

ELECTION

A. general election noun

a regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary election.

Example:

We hold a general election every four or five years.

B. politician noun

a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office

Example:

It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political issues.

C. representative noun

a person chosen or elected to speak and act on behalf of others in a legislative assembly or deliberative body

Example:

The representatives are debating about some issues.

D. candidate noun

a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election

Example:

There are four candidates standing in the election.

E. standing ( running ) verb

seek a position in the government

Example:

These candidates are standing ( running ) for Parliament.

F. polling day noun

the day on which an election is held; election day

Example:

The gap between candidates usually narrows nearer to polling day.

G. polling station noun

a building where voting takes place during an election, typically one that normally has another function, such as a school

Example:

You can cast your vote at the local polling station.

H. cast a vote phrase

to vote in an election or other such contest in which votes are collected; to vote.

Example:

Every adult goes to the polling station and casts a vote by marking a cross on their ballot paper.

I. ballot paper noun

a slip of paper used to register a vote

Example:

There were uncountable blank ballot papers during the election.

J. marginal seat noun

a seat in which elections tend to be won by small margins

Example:

He won the most marginal seat by only two votes.

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE!

A: Match the sentences beginnings on the left with endings on the right.

Column A	Column B
1. The President appointed his uncle	a. over a Cabinet of Ministers.
2. The Prime Minister presides	b. on the ballot paper.
3. In last year's election, I voted	c. as a judge.
4. Lee says he would never want to stand	d. from in our constituency.
5. Put a cross beside the name you want	e. the seat in our constituency.
6. I haven't decided yet how to cast	f. for the Green Party candidate.
7. I'm not keen on the candidate who won	g. for political office.
8. We had five candidates to choose	h. my vote.

B: Make your own sentences using two of the words/expressions from each category.

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LET'S TALK!

Direction: Answer the following questions about yourself.

How are government officials chosen in your country? Do you think this method is fair?
Is voting an important responsibility of a citizen?
Do you believe that democracy is the best form of government?
Who is the greatest political leader in your country's history? Why do you think so?
Tell about a political person you admire.

LET'S RECAP! 📝

Which three words/phrases were the most challenging to understand or remember?

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