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Government intervention, regulation, and public policy frequently underpin IELTS Writing Task 2 questions. This IELTS Government Vocabulary page provides formal expressions for analysing authority, governance, and state responsibility. Using precise political terminology strengthens coherence, evaluation skills, and academic tone.

How This Topic Appears in IELTS

• Writing Task 2 opinion essays on government responsibility
• Opinion essays about regulation and public policy
• Discussion essays on leadership and authority
• Speaking Part 3 debates on state intervention
• Questions about political influence

Explore the vocabulary lists below and practise each set using quizzes and flashcards.

Government Vocabulary Lists

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Sample IELTS Questions on Government

1. Governments should control the amount of advertising aimed at children. Discuss.
2. Is it the government’s role to reduce income inequality?
3. Should voting be compulsory?
4. How much responsibility should governments have for citizens’ wellbeing?

How to Use This Vocabulary for a Higher Band Score

• Apply formal language when discussing regulation and authority.
• Clarify responsibility and policy impact logically.
• Avoid abstract political terms without explanation.
• Controlled terminology strengthens coherence and lexical resource.

IELTS Government Vocabulary for Writing Task 2 & Speaking

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