German Politics Flashcards

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1
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Macht, die

A

power, might

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(Super)macht, die

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superpower

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politisch (un)korrekt

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politically incorrect

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politische Korrektheit

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political correctness

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autonom

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autonomous

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6
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to English

jmdn verfolgen

A

to German

to persecute sb

transitive verb

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German to English

etw zensieren

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English to German

to censor sth

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Sozalismus, der

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socialism

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Kommunismus, der

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communism

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Kapitalismus, der

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capiatalism

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Faschismus, der

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fascism

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Demokratie, die (-n)

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democracy

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Republik, die (-en)

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republic

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Monarchie, die (-n)

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monarchy

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Nationalismus, der

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nationalism

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Patriotismus, der

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patriotism

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Linke(r), der/die

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left-winger

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Rechte(r), der/die

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right-winger

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19
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Partei, die (-en)

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political

party

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20
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liberal

A

politics

liberal

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21
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German to English

konservativ

political

A

English to German

conservative

political

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sozialistisch

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socialist (party)

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Mitglied, das (-er)

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member (club, political, professional, general)

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Parteiführer(in), der/die (-/nen)

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party leader

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Wahl, die (-en)

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election

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Wähler(in), der/die (-/nen)

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voter

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Stimme, die (-n)

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vote

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jmdn/einer Partei seine Stimme geben

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to vote for sb/a party

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für/gegen jmdn stimmen

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to vote for/against sb

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Kandidat(in), der/die (-en/nen)

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candidate

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Fernsedebatte, die (-n)

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televised debate

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32
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Wahltag, der (-e)

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election day

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Staat, der (-en)

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state, government

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Regierung, die (-en)

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government

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(jmdn/etw) regieren

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to rule/govern (sb/sth)

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36
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herrschen

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to rule

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37
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Kabinett, das (-e)

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cabinet

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38
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Präsident(in), der/die (-en/nen)

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president

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39
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Ministerpräsident(in), der/die (-en/nen)

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prime minister

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Parlament, das (-e)

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parliament

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Senator(in), der/die (-en/nen)

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senator

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Senat, der (-e)

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senate

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43
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Verfassung, die (-en)

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constitution

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44
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Rede, die (-n)

A

speech

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45
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(gegen etw) protestieren

A

to protest (against sth)

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46
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Aktionsgruppe, die (-n)

A

committee (US)

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47
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Komitee, das (-s)

A

committee

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48
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Ausschuss, der (ü-e)

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committee

49
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Reform, die (-en)

A

reform

50
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internationale Beziehungen

A

international relations

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Diplomatie, die

A

diplomacy

52
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diplomatisch

A

diplomatic

53
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Botschaft, die (-en)

A

embassy

54
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Botschafter(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

ambassador

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Konsulat, das (-e)

A

consulate

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Außenpolitik, die

A

foreign policy

57
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Auslandshilfe, die

A

foreign aid

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Embargo, das (-s)

A

embargo

59
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Boykott, der (-s or -e)

A

boycott

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Sanktion, die (-en)

A

sanction

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Nothilfe, die

A

emergency aid

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Spion(in), der/die (-e/nen)

A

spy, mole

63
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spionieren

A

to spy

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Spionage, die

A

spying, espionage

65
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Spionageflugzeug, das (-e)

A

spy plane

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Doppelagent(in), der/die (-en/nen)

A

double agent

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Geheimagent(in), der/die (-en/nen)

A

secret agent

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Geheimdienst, der (-e)

A

secret service

69
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versteckte Aktivitäten

A

covert activities

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Abwanderung, die (-en)

A

migration

71
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Asyl, das (-e)

A

asylum

72
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Exil, das (-e)

A

exile

73
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Schmiergelder, die

A

slush fund

74
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Redefreiheit, die

A

freedom of speech

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Versammlungsfreiheit, die

A

freedom of assembly

76
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an die Macht gelangen

A

to come to power

77
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Staatsstreich, der (-e)

A

coup d’état

78
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Völkermord, der (-e)

A

genocide

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Menschenrechtler(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

human rights activist

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Konservatismus, der

A

conservatism

81
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Konservative(r), der/die

A

a conservative

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Imperialismus, der

A

imperialism

83
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die Demokratische Partei

A

the Democratic Party (US)

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die Republikanische Partei

A

the Republican Party (US)

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die Labour Party

A

Labour Party (UK)

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die Konservative Partei

A

Conservative Party (UK)

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Wahlkampf, der (ä-e)

A

election campaign

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den Wahlkampf führen

A

to campaign

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sich zur Wahl stellen

A

to run (for an office)

90
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Meinungsumfrage, die (-n)

A

opinion poll

91
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Abstimmung, die (-en)

A

vote, ballot

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Bundesregierung, die (-en)

A

federal government

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Rat, der (ä-e)

A

council

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Ratsmitglied, das (-er)

A

councillor

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Stadrat, der (ä-e)

A

city council

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Bürgermeister(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

mayor

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Beamte/Beamtin, der/die

A

civil/public servant

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Innenministerium, das (-rien)

A

Department of the Interior

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Innenminister(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

Secretary of the Interior (US)

100
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Außenminsterium, das (-rien)

A

State Department

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Außenminister(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

Secretary of State

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Finanzminister(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

Secretary of Treasury

103
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Verteidiungsminister(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

Secretary of Defense, SecDef

104
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Handelsminister(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

Secretary of Commerce

105
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Finanzamt für Bundessteuern

A

Internal Revenue Service

106
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Banknotenherstellung des US-Dollars

A

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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Münzprägestätte des US-Dollars

A

United States Mint

108
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Ministerium für Gesundheitspflege und Soziale Dienste

A

Department of Health and Human Services

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Energieministerium

A

Department of Energy

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Ministerium für Innere Sicherheit

A

Department of Homeland Security

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gemischter Ausschuss

A

joint committee

112
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Tagesordnung, die (-en)

A

agenda

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Veto, das (-s)

A

veto

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Vertrag, der (ä-e)

A

treaty

115
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Abkommen, das (-)

A

agreement, treaty

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Entwichlungsland, das (ä-er)

A

developing country

117
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Staatsbürgerschaft, die (-en)

A

citizenship

118
Q

die Beziehungen einfrieren lassen

A

to suspend relations

119
Q

einfrieren (politics)

A

to suspend (relations)