Politics and government

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1. 1coalitionкоалицияThe two parties formed a coalition after the election.
2. 2oppositionоппозицияThe opposition criticised the new budget.
3. 3referendumреферендумThe country held a referendum on independence.
4. 4constituencyизбирательный округShe has represented this constituency for ten years.
5. 5manifestoпредвыборная программа, манифестThe party's manifesto promised lower taxes.
6. 6landslide victoryсокрушительная победаThe party won a landslide victory.
7. 7resignуйти в отставкуThe minister was forced to resign after the scandal.
8. 8corruptionкоррупцияThe new government promised to fight corruption.
9. 9billзаконопроектThe bill was passed by a narrow majority.
10. 10vetoвето; наложить ветоThe president vetoed the bill.
11. 11turnoutявка (избирателей)Turnout was lower than in previous elections.
12. 12grassrootsнизовой, массовыйThe movement began as a grassroots campaign.
13. 13bureaucracyбюрократияSmall businesses complain about excessive bureaucracy.
14. 14incumbentдействующий (президент, депутат)The incumbent is expected to win a second term.
15. 15civil servantгосслужащийCivil servants must remain politically neutral.