Political Terms Quiz (B1-C1) — Vocabulary Practice Test

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This 20-question Political Terms practice quiz walks you through the topic step by step — from recognising common words to precise word choice in context. Designed for Level B1-C1, with clear explanations after every answer.

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Question 1: The people chose a new ___ to lead the country for the next four years.

Question 1 options
'President' is correct because it refers to the elected head of state. 'Minister' is a government official but not the top leader of a country. 'Ambassador' represents a country abroad. 'Senator' is a member of the senate, not the head of state.
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Question 2: What does the word 'election' mean?

Question 2 options
'Election' means a formal process in which people vote to choose a leader or representative. It does not refer to a protest, a law, or a political speech.
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Question 3: Citizens have the right to ___ in a general election when they turn eighteen.

Question 3 options
'Vote' is the correct word meaning to formally express a choice in an election. 'Debate' means to argue a topic. 'Campaign' means to work toward winning an election. 'Govern' means to rule or control a state.
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Question 4: A 'candidate' is a person who puts themselves forward for election to a political office.

Question 4 options
True. A candidate is indeed someone who seeks election or appointment to a political position. This is the standard meaning of the word in political contexts.
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Question 5: The new ___ was approved by parliament and became law last month.

Question 5 options
'Legislation' refers to laws or a body of laws enacted by a parliament. 'Manifesto' is a party's public declaration of policies. 'Coalition' is an alliance of parties. 'Constituency' is a voting district.
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Question 6: Which word is closest in meaning to 'democracy'?

Question 6 options
'Self-governance by the people' captures the core meaning of democracy — a system where citizens hold political power. 'Rule by a single leader' describes autocracy. 'Government by the wealthy' describes plutocracy. 'Military control of the state' describes a military junta.
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Question 7: Match each political term to its definition.

Question 7 options
parliament
referendum
cabinet
opposition
the legislative body that makes laws
a direct vote by citizens on a specific issue
the main political party not in power
a committee of senior government ministers

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

Parliament is a legislative body. A referendum is a direct public vote on a specific issue. A cabinet is the group of senior ministers. An opposition is the main party not in power.
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Question 8: After the election, no single party had a majority, so they formed a ___.

Question 8 options
'Coalition' is an alliance of political parties that agree to govern together. 'Caucus' is a meeting of party members. 'Bureau' is an administrative office. 'Tribunal' is a court or judicial body.
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Question 9: The government's foreign ___ has been criticised by neighbouring countries.

Question 9 options
'Policy' is the correct collocation with 'foreign' to mean a government's strategy toward other nations. 'Verdict' is a legal judgment. 'Ballot' is a voting paper. 'Regime' refers to a system of government, not a strategy.
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Question 10: What does the word 'bureaucracy' mean?

Question 10 options
'Bureaucracy' refers to a system of government administration managed by appointed officials following established procedures. It does not mean a type of election, a protest movement, or a diplomatic agreement.
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Question 11: The senator decided to ___ the proposed tax reform bill during the committee hearing.

Question 11 options
'Oppose' means to actively resist or argue against a proposal. 'Ratify' means to formally approve. 'Inaugurate' means to begin or formally install someone in office. 'Lobby' means to try to influence a politician, not to formally challenge a bill in a hearing.
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Question 12: The word 'bipartisan' means involving or supported by only one political party.

Question 12 options
False. 'Bipartisan' means involving or supported by two political parties. The prefix 'bi-' means two, not one. Support from only one party would be 'partisan' or 'unilateral'.
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Question 13: The president used a ___ to block the bill that had been passed by Congress.

Question 13 options
'Veto' is the constitutional power of a head of state to reject a bill. 'Mandate' is authority granted by voters. 'Sanction' typically refers to penalties or official permission. 'Decree' is an authoritative order, not the act of blocking legislation.
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Question 14: Which word is closest in meaning to 'sovereignty'?

Question 14 options
'Supreme authority and independence of a state' captures the meaning of sovereignty — a nation's right to govern itself without external interference. The other options describe diplomacy, federalism, and legislative process.
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Question 15: In the UK political system, the process of questioning the Prime Minister in Parliament every Wednesday is known as Prime Minister's ___.

Question 15 options
The fixed expression is 'Prime Minister's Questions' (PMQs), a well-known feature of British parliamentary democracy where MPs question the PM.
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Question 16: The country has been ruled by an authoritarian ___ for over two decades, suppressing free speech and political dissent.

Question 16 options
'Regime' refers to a government, especially an authoritarian one. 'Faction' is a small group within a larger party. 'Caucus' is a meeting of party members. 'Electorate' is the body of voters.
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Question 17: Which sentence uses the highlighted political term INCORRECTLY?

Question 17 options
In the first sentence (option 1), 'ratify' is used incorrectly. To ratify means to formally approve or confirm something (such as a treaty or amendment). It does not mean to reject or oppose a proposal. The other three sentences use their political terms correctly: 'bipartisan' means involving two parties, 'filibuster' means a prolonged speech to delay legislation, and 'constituents' means the voters in a politician's district.
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Question 18: Powerful corporations often ___ government officials to influence policy decisions in their favour.

Question 18 options
'Lobby' means to seek to influence a politician or official on a particular issue, often used about interest groups and corporations. 'Impeach' means to charge an official with misconduct. 'Enfranchise' means to give the right to vote. 'Gerrymander' means to manipulate electoral district boundaries.
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Question 19: What does the word 'filibuster' mean in a political context?

Question 19 options
'Filibuster' refers to an extremely long speech or procedural tactic used to delay or prevent a legislative vote. It does not mean a type of election fraud, a formal treaty, or a resignation.
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Question 20: The practice of redrawing electoral district boundaries to benefit a particular party is known as ___.

Question 20 options
'Gerrymandering' is the deliberate manipulation of electoral district boundaries for political advantage. 'Lobbying' is influencing officials. 'Ratification' is formal approval of a treaty. 'Devolution' is the transfer of power to regional government.