Political Power Dynamics

noun a person who has great influence in the choice of a leader or ruler, especially in politics

• The political strategist was known as the kingmaker, as he had the power to influence election outcomes.
• They say he's the kingmaker in this town, able to make or break anyone's career.
• She's the ultimate kingmaker in the music industry, able to turn unknown artists into superstars.
• In the world of finance, a successful investor can be seen as a kingmaker, shaping the success of various companies.

noun a person who is considered to be less capable or competent than others in a particular group or situation

• The company's weak sister division is dragging down overall performance.
• She's always been considered the weak sister in the family.
• Don't be such a weak sister, toughen up and face your fears.
• In the world of competitive sports, being a weak sister will get you nowhere.

noun a body of people, typically influential members of government agencies or the military, believed to be involved in the secret manipulation or control of government policy

• The concept of a deep state refers to a hidden network of individuals within a government who operate independently of elected officials.
• Some people believe that the deep state is secretly controlling everything behind the scenes.
• I heard that the deep state is pulling the strings in politics.
• The deep state is like an invisible hand guiding the direction of the government.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun

• The power behind the scenes is often the one making the important decisions.
• You know who's really in charge? It's the power behind the throne.
• The real boss, the power behind the scenes, is the one calling the shots.
• Just like in a play, the power behind the throne orchestrates everything from the shadows.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (boot, shoe, foot)

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being (is)

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun (other)

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence (on)

article a word that is used to specify a noun (the)

• In this situation, the boot is on the other foot now.
• Now the shoe is on the other foot.
• Well, looks like the tables have turned and the boot is on the other foot.
• After years of being the underdog, now the shoe is on the other foot and we are dominating the competition.

noun a group of courtiers or favourites who surround a king or ruler

• The members of the camarilla gathered in secret to discuss their plans.
• I heard that the camarilla is meeting tonight at the old mansion.
• I can't believe the camarilla is still causing drama in our group.
• The political camarilla worked behind the scenes to influence the decision.