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The UK Parliament – Glossary

architecture noun [uncount] form verb
a particular style or way of designing buildings to make something exist or develop
The church is a typical example of Gothic A plan began to form in her mind.
architecture.
general election noun [count]
assembly noun [count] an election in which every adult in the country can
a group of people who meet together for a vote for the people who will represent them in
particular reason parliament

bell noun [count] have a say phrase

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