Words in this exercise:
Word | Meaning |
Brinkmanship | taking risks to achieve result |
Containment | keeping something under control |
Diplomatic immunity | legal protection provided to diplomats |
Hegemony | leadership or dominance |
Interventionist |
a person in favour of interventionism
|
Junta | military officers ruling a country |
Laissez - faire | economy operating without government control |
Mandate | authority given to an elected group |
Polity | political organisation |
Portfolio
|
the position and duties of a minister |
Tariffs | tax imposed to restrict imports |
Veto | a no vote that blocks a decision |