Word	Translation	Example
il suffragio	suffrage / right to vote	Il suffragio universale è stato una conquista fondamentale della democrazia moderna. Universal suffrage was a fundamental achievement of modern democracy.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "della" is the contracted form of di+la.
la circoscrizione	constituency / electoral district	Ogni circoscrizione elegge un numero determinato di rappresentanti. Each constituency elects a set number of representatives.
"la" is the feminine singular definite article.
il seggio	parliamentary seat	Il partito ha conquistato trenta seggi alle ultime elezioni. The party won thirty seats in the last elections.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "alle" is the contracted form of a+le.
il plebiscito	plebiscite	Il governo ha indetto un plebiscito sulla riforma territoriale. The government called a plebiscite on territorial reform.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "sulla" is the contracted form of su+la.
l'affluenza	voter turnout	L'affluenza alle urne è calata rispetto alle elezioni precedenti. Voter turnout decreased compared to the previous elections.
"l'affluenza" uses the elided article "l'" because the noun begins with a vowel. "alle" is the contracted form of a+le.
l'astensione	abstention	L'astensione dal voto riflette il malcontento verso la classe politica. Abstention from voting reflects discontent with the political class.
"l'astensione" uses the elided article "l'" because the noun begins with a vowel. "dal" is the contracted form of da+il.
il mandato	mandate / term of office	Il presidente ha concluso il suo mandato senza attuare le riforme promesse. The president concluded his term without implementing the promised reforms.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. The preposition "a" + infinitive "attuare" is a common Italian construction.
il federalismo	federalism	Il federalismo prevede la ripartizione dei poteri tra Stato e regioni. Federalism provides for the division of powers between State and regions.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "dei" is the contracted form of di+i.
la repubblica	republic	L'Italia è una repubblica democratica fondata sul lavoro. Italy is a democratic republic founded on labor.
"la" is the feminine singular definite article. "sul" is the contracted form of su+il.
la monarchia	monarchy	La monarchia costituzionale limita i poteri del sovrano attraverso il parlamento. A constitutional monarchy limits the sovereign's powers through parliament.
"la" is the feminine singular definite article. "del" is the contracted form of di+il.
la dittatura	dictatorship	La dittatura ha soppresso ogni forma di libertà di espressione. The dictatorship suppressed every form of freedom of expression.
"la" is the feminine singular definite article.
il pluralismo	pluralism	Il pluralismo politico è una condizione essenziale per la democrazia. Political pluralism is an essential condition for democracy.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant.
il parlamento	parliament	Il parlamento ha approvato la legge dopo un lungo dibattito. Parliament passed the law after a lengthy debate.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant.
il senato	senate	Il senato ha respinto l'emendamento proposto dalla maggioranza. The senate rejected the amendment proposed by the majority.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "dalla" is the contracted form of da+la.
il ministro	minister	Il ministro degli Esteri ha rilasciato dichiarazioni sulla crisi diplomatica. The Foreign Minister made statements about the diplomatic crisis.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "degli" is the contracted form of di+gli.
il presidente del consiglio	prime minister	Il presidente del consiglio ha presentato il nuovo piano economico. The prime minister presented the new economic plan.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "del" is the contracted form of di+il.
il decreto	decree	Il governo ha emanato un decreto d'urgenza per affrontare l'emergenza sanitaria. The government issued an emergency decree to address the health emergency.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. The preposition "per" + infinitive "affrontare" is a common Italian construction.
l'emendamento	amendment	L'emendamento alla legge è stato approvato con una stretta maggioranza. The amendment to the law was passed with a narrow majority.
"l'emendamento" uses the elided article "l'" because the noun begins with a vowel. "alla" is the contracted form of a+la.
il disegno di legge	bill / draft law	Il disegno di legge sulla riforma scolastica è in discussione al senato. The bill on school reform is under discussion in the senate.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "sulla" is the contracted form of su+la.
il regolamento	regulation	Il nuovo regolamento europeo impone standard più rigidi sulle emissioni. The new European regulation imposes stricter emission standards.
"il" is the masculine singular definite article for nouns beginning with a consonant. "sulle" is the contracted form of su+le.

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