On today’s episode, we will look at democracy. What is democracy? What does democracy look like? Is democracy the best type of government?
Transcript! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/11/08/18-what-is-democracy-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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VOCABULARY LIST
Under the spotlight (idiom) - if someone or something is under the spotlight, they are thoroughly examined, especially by journalists and the public
The new tax law has put his earnings under the spotlight
ultimate (adj) - most important
My managers will make the ultimate decision about who to employ
Feasible (adj) - able to made, done, or achieved
With some extra resources, the project will be feasible
contemporary (adj) - existing or happening now
I don’t like contemporary art
To govern (v) - to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people etc
The country is governed by a military regime
Assembly (n) - the process of coming together, or the state of being together
The constitution protects freedom of assembly
To incorporate (v) - to include something as part of something larger
This car incorporates several new safety features
judicial (adj) - relating to or done by courts or judges or the legal system
The supreme court is the judicial branch of the government
consolidated (adj) - made stronger and more certain
His power was consolidated after his reelection
legitimacy (n) - the quality of being legal, reasonable and acceptable
The lawyers expressed serious doubts about the legitimacy of military action
Comprehension Questions
Q.Where did democracy start?
A.Ancient Greece
Q.Who is one of my favorite philosophers?
A.Rousseau
Q.Who said “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others”?
A.WInston Churchill
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