Political Institutions (Phrases) Flashcards

1
Q

The powers that be

A

Les autorités constituées

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2
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After the initial honeymoon (period) the ruling party was voted out of power

A

Après l’état de grâce initial, le parti en place a perdu le pouvoir lors des élections.

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3
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To wield power

A

Exercer le pouvoir

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4
Q

It’s a policy of divide-and-rule.

A

Cette politique, c’est diviser pour mieux régner.

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5
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To toe the party line

A

Suivre la ligne du parti

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6
Q

He came to power after a military coup.

A

Il est arrivé au pouvoir après un coup d’État militaire.

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7
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This is an abuse of power.

A

C’est un abus du pouvoir.

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8
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Logrolling is common in politics.

A

Le renvoi d’ascenseur est courant en politique.

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9
Q

Proportional representation is used in some local elections.

A

La proportionnelle est appliquée dans certaines élections locales.

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10
Q

To hit the campaign trail

A

Partir en campagne

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11
Q

To secure a majority

A

S’assurer une majorité

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12
Q

To rig an election

A

Truquer une élection

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13
Q

The president faced impeachment.

A

Le président a subi une procédure de destitution.

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14
Q

My dear constituents…

A

Mes chers administrés…

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15
Q

A puppet government

A

Un gouvernement fantoche

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16
Q

Office will show the right man.

A

C’est au pied du mur qu’on reconnait le maçon.

17
Q

Might is right.

A

La raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure.

18
Q

The power behind the throne

A

L’éminence grise

19
Q

A power breakfast

A

Un petit déjeuner d’affaires

20
Q

Oxford is the royal road to a good job.

A

Oxford, c’est la voie royale vers un bon emploi.

21
Q

To set the agenda

A

Avoir l’initiative

22
Q

To have a hidden agenda

A

Avoir un but secret

23
Q

Scorched earth policy

A

La politique de la terre brûlée

24
Q

His father read hum the riot act.

A

Son père lui a passé un savon.