Government And Politics Terminology

noun freedom from external control or influence

• The employees were given more autonomy to make decisions on their projects.
• I like having the autonomy to choose my own schedule at work.
• I have total autonomy over what I do on the weekends.
• The artist's autonomy in creating her masterpiece was evident in every brushstroke.

verb to bring under the control or authority of a federal government

• The government decided to federalize the healthcare system in order to provide more consistent care across the country.
• They're talking about federalizing the education system to make it more fair for everyone.
• I heard they want to federalize the park regulations so they're the same everywhere.
• The company's decision to federalize their policies was seen as a way to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

noun a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory

• The nation's economy is facing a downturn due to the recent global crisis.
• Our nation's team is playing in the finals next week.
• That new restaurant is the talk of the nation right now.
• Her talent as a singer has made her a sensation in the nation.

noun the range of vision, insight, or understanding

• The legal purview of the court extends to matters concerning civil disputes.
• I'm not sure if that falls under my purview, but I can try to help.
• That's way out of my purview, dude.
• As an artist, her purview includes a wide range of mediums and styles.

noun the right or ability of a country or region to govern itself

• Self-government is a system where a community or group of people govern themselves without external interference.
• In a self-government setup, people make their own rules and decisions without outside control.
• Self-government is like being your own boss, calling all the shots.
• Achieving self-government is like taking control of your own destiny and paving your own path.

noun a supreme ruler, especially a monarch

adjective possessing supreme or ultimate power

• The sovereign nation passed a new law to protect its citizens.
• The sovereign ruler made a decree that everyone must follow.
• The sovereign boss called all the shots in the company.
• The artist felt sovereign over their creative process.

noun a specific condition of being or existence

verb to express something formally in speech or writing

adjective related to a particular condition or situation

preposition used to indicate a location or position

• The governor addressed the citizens about the current state of the economy.
• Did you hear about the sorry state of the roads in our neighborhood?
• I can't believe the state of that party last night, it was wild!
• She was in a fragile state of mind after the breakup.

noun the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)

verb to reject or prohibit (a proposed or intended act)

• The president has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress.
• The boss can veto any changes to the project.
• I can't believe she vetoed our plans for the weekend.
• His strong principles act as a veto against any compromise.

verb to govern or manage poorly or incompetently

• The corrupt government misgoverns the country, leading to widespread unrest.
• The politicians really know how to misgovern the whole system.
• Those politicians are just straight up misgoverning everything.
• His reckless decisions misgoverned the course of his life.