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The separation of powers is a representation for the governance of a state. Under this model, a state's government is divided into branches. start learning
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The airline is headquartered in Seattle. start learning
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Political power is now vested in an elected parliament. start learning
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to give someone or something the power to do something:
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legislative power / legislature The European Parliament will have greater legislative powers (= ability to make laws).; Republican leaders in the legislature said they will appeal the court decision. start learning
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The government passed a law to restrict the sale of guns. start learning
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executive power/ the executive The executive is the branch of government exercising authority in and holding responsibility for the governance of a state. start learning
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Britain's head of state is a constitutional monarch (= only has very limited powers). start learning
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The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year. start learning
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judiciary power/ judiciary Public confidence in the rule of law and the judiciary has been damaged by recent events. start learning
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He was banned for six months for driving without due care and attention. start learning
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The Senate and the Assembly put aside political differences to pass the aid package. There's a religious assembly every morning. start learning
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also: one of the two parts of the government that makes laws in many US States:
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also: assume; We must presume innocence until we have evidence of guilt. start learning
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to accept something as true until it is shown to not be true, especially in law
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universal suffrage (= the right of all adults to vote) start learning
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Karta Praw Stanów Zjednoczonych
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Destitution has become a major problem in the capital. start learning
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She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age. start learning
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US: favoritism A parent must be careful not to show favouritism towards any one of their children. start learning
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Criminal gangs are terrorizing the city with apparent impunity. start learning
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an aide to the prime minister start learning
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asystent (ważnej osoby, polityka)
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Stone was arrested on a charge of high treason on 3 May 1794 and was taken to the Tower of London. start learning
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The opinion polls are predicting a landslide for the Republicans in next week's election., a landslide victory start learning
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przytłaczajce zwycięstwo w wyborach
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Don't forget this is a commercial enterprise - we're here to make money. start learning
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supply: Across the economy, it seems that demand for viable CEO candidates exceeds supply. Colourful Ceramics hope to tap into the demand for products made out of recycled materials. start learning
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podaż
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US: economize You could economize on food by not eating in restaurants all the time. start learning
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GDP (gross domestic product) If the GDP continues to shrink, the country will be in a recession. start learning
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PKB (produkt krajowy brutto)
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Public borrowing has increased in recent years.; The state is precariously close to its borrowing limit. start learning
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The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. start learning
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She's been making up for her past misdeeds by doing a lot of voluntary work. start learning
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Over the years, she siphoned off hundreds of thousands of dollars from various accounts. start learning
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juvenile, teenage delinquents; They are carrying out research on the causes of delinquent behaviour among young people. start learning
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delikwent, młodociany przestępca
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appeal against (the conviction) She has lodged (= made) an appeal against the severity of the fine.; The case went to the court of appeal/the appeal court. start learning
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odwoływać się od (wyroku skazującego)
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an escaped convict; He has twice been convicted of robbery/arson. start learning
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Laws governing power of attorney can vary significantly from state to state. start learning
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His plea of guilty to manslaughter was not accepted by the prosecution. Prosecutors intended to retry the case. start learning
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Doctors guilty of neglect are liable to prosecution. start learning
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He was released/remanded on bail (of $100,000). start learning
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He is serving a four-year prison term. start learning
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Two other men are to stand trial next month for their part in the bombing. start learning
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The governments have broken off diplomatic relations. start learning
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New driving regulations are going to come into force this year. start learning
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Things hadn't been good between us for a while and this incident just brought it to a head./ The situation finally came to a head when she failed to show up at school. start learning
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osiągnąć punkt krytyczny, w którym trzeba coś zrobić
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More than 20 companies in the district went bust during the last three months. start learning
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The Majority Leader again took the floor. start learning
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I don't know if I've been stood up or if she's just late - I'll wait another half hour. start learning
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They said the operation had been successful and they expected his wife to pull through. start learning
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US: fill the tub I'll run you a bath while you take off those wet clothes. start learning
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to fill a bath with water for washing:
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It's probably done you good to get away for a few hours. start learning
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if you say that sth will do sb good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them
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a bus depot; an arms/weapons depot start learning
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a building where supplies or vehicles, especially buses, are kept:
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Mary, who was suffering from terminal cancer, spent her last few months in a hospice. start learning
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Enquiry into the matter is pointless - no one will tell you anything. start learning
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British version of inquiry
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Economists say the ecosystem is basically healthy; ecologists worry it may be on the verge of being irreparably damaged. start learning
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