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The White House

The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, known for his unconventional approach to politics.

Keir Starmer

The leader of the Labour Party and current UK Prime Minister.

Kamala Harris

The current Vice President of the United States, the first woman and person of color to hold the position. Democratic candidate in the 2024 election

Nigel Farage

Leader of the right-wing Reform UK party. Anti-EU and anti-immigration.

Rushi Sunak

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 2022 and 2024, and leader of the Conservative Party.

10 downing street

The official residence and office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

United States capitol

The building where the U.S. Congress meets, symbolizing the legislative branch of the U.S. government. Also called Capitol Hill.

Palace of westminster

Also known as the Houses of Parliament, it is where the UK Parliament meets.

Republican party

One of the two major political parties in the United States, traditionally supporting conservative policies.

prime minister

The head of government in a parliamentary system, like in the UK or Canada.

conservative party

A major political party in the UK, known for its center-right policies.

Labour party

A major political party in the UK, traditionally associated with left-wing and social democratic policies.

parliament

The legislative body of a country, in the UK consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

landmark

A significant or historical building, site, or event.

democratic party

One of the two major political parties in the United States, typically supporting more liberal policies.

nominee

A person chosen to run for a political office by a political party.

election

voting process

government

The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

administration

The executive branch of government, particularly in the U.S., including the President and their cabinet.

national health service

The publicly funded healthcare system of the United Kingdom.

congress

The legislative branch (wetgevende macht) of the U.S. government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

bipartisan

with both parties agreeing or working together

Senate

The upper chamber of the U.S. Congress, with two

policy

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.

legalization

The process of making something legal, especially by law.

campaign rally

An event where political candidates speak to supporters to build enthusiasm for their campaign.

the oval office

The official office of the President of the United States in the White House.

parliamentary democratie

A system of government in which the executive is accountable to the legislature and is often drawn from it.

constitution

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed. (grondwet)

constitutional monarchy

A system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government.

impartial

Not biased or partial; fair.

scrutinize

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

checks and balanses

A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch some control over the others.

dissolution

The act of officially ending a parliament or legislative body, typically leading to an election.