a system of voting, usually in secret, or an occasion when you vote in this way
ballot
a union of two or more political parties that allows them to form a government or fight an election together
coalition
when people of different races, sexes, or religions are kept apart so that they live, work, or study separately
segregation
an animal or toy, or a person dressed as an animal, that represents a team or organization, and is thought to bring them good luck
mascot
the act of murdering an important person
assassination
if a government official is impeached, they are formally charged with a serious crime in a special government court
impeachment
dishonestly giving money to someone to persuade them to do something to help you
bribery
a weapon that can fly over long distances and that explodes when it hits the thing it has been aimed at
missile
someone who has been forced to leave their country, especially during a war, or for political or religious reasons
refugee
