Collocations for IELTS Writing Task 2 Topic: Government
This post will cover 20 collocations which enable IELTS learners to improve their writing in IELTS Writing Task 2.
1. A minority government: that does not have enough politicians to control parliament
- His party had gained only enough seats to form a minority government.
2. Central government: this is the national government of a country.
- Funding will continue to be available from central government for further education for adults.
3. Government spending: the money is spent by the government
- Government spending on health care totals about $60 billion a year.
4. Government minister: a politician who is in charge of a government department.
- A government minister said that there would be an inquiry.
5. Domestic politics: within a country
- The war had a major impact on the country’s domestic politics.
6. A government body (also a government agency): an organization run by the government.
- Patents are granted by U.K Patent Office, a government body.
7. Elect a government: vote to choose a government
- A new government was elected last October.
8. Bring down a government: Force it to lose power.
- It was a major scandal that nearly brought down the government.
9. Regulatory authority: a regulatory authority has the official power to control activity and make sure that it is done satisfactorily.
- New drugs have been approved by the regulatory authority.
10. Pass legislation: officially approve it so that it becomes a law
- The legislation was passed banning the use of child labour.
11. Enact legislation: make it into a law
- Much legislation has been enacted to control pollution.
12. Propose legislation: suggest a new law
- The government proposed legislation on data protection.
13. Political corruption: dishonest or illegal behaviour in politicians.
- It is a country with a long history of political corruption.
14. Make policy: decide what it will be
- A committee of representatives makes policy.
15. Shape policy: develop it or have an influence on it
- These terrorist acts will not be allowed to shape our foreign policy.
16. Pursue/ follow a policy: continue with a policy over a period.
- The organization is pursuing a policy of cost-cutting.
17. Reverse a policy: Stop a policy and change it
- The new government set about reversing previous policies.
18. Take measures: do something in order to deal with a problem
- The situation is now so severe that the government must take measures to police the Internet.
19. Long-term plan/strategy/solution: continuing for a long period.
- The government needs to consider the long-term solution of a poorly trained workforce.
20. A political strategy: a planned series of actions for politics.
- Baldwin’s political strategy was almost totally successful.
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