Politics

Politics

Warm up

• Is there any politician you admire?

• Why do you think there are not many women in politics?

• What are the qualities of a good political leader? Has there ever been such a politician in ColombiaWhat are the qualities of a good political leader? Has there ever been such a politician in Colombia

The subjunctive

• It is used to emphasize urgency or importance.

• It used with certain verbs: advise, ask, command, request, desire, insist, propose, suggest, urge, insist, demand...

• These expression are frequently followed by the subjunctive: it is + important/ essential/vital/ crucial/desirable, of vital importance/necessary/ recommendable/ required/ mandatory.

Open Ended

It is important for the president to figure this out.

Open Ended

We demanded an apology from him.

Open Ended

It is vital for the population to be organized.

Open Ended

It is desirable for people

to act peacefully.

Muckraker

Someone who spreads scandals, usually political advantage (they spread around news of scandals, real or fake)

Fishing Expedition

An investigation with no defined purpose, often by one party seeking damaging information about another.

Demagogue

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational arguments.

Polling place or polling station

The place where people go to vote.

Poll

Voting at an election / a survey of public opinion

The polling day

The day on which elections are held

Spin doctor

A spokesperson employed to give a favorable interpretation of events to the media, especially on behalf of a political party.

Dark horse

A candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds.

Voter turnout

Number of people voting.

Ballot

Physical voting paper ( vote)

Run for election

Be a candidate in an election (run for president

Sources

• https://politicaldictionary.com/?s=hosting