Important Verbs
Key Nouns
Idiomatic Phrases
Political Context
Economic Implications
100

This verb means to remove someone from a position

What is "dismiss"?

100

The head of government in Germany

What is "chancellor"?

100

A strategy used to gain control or advantage

What is "power play"?

100

This political coalition in Germany is named after a traffic sign due to the party colors.

What is the "traffic light coalition"?

100

This term describes reductions made to government spending

What are "budget cuts"?

200

To work together towards a common goal

What is "cooperate"?

200

The government official responsible for financial matters

What is "finance minister"?

200

To create disorder or confusion in the government or society

What is "throw the country into chaos"?

200

He is the newly elected president of the United States affecting European politics

Who is "Donald Trump"?

200

A reduction in the amount of money taken by taxes

What are "tax cuts"?

300

To bring back to life or restore

What is "revive"?

300

A group of parties that come together to form a government

What is "coalition"?

300

To be in a difficult situation with no good options

What is "backed into a corner"?

300

This term refers to sudden elections often called during a political crisis

What are "snap elections"?

300

This is what could happen to markets if there's prolonged political instability.

What are "market fluctuations" or "economic uncertainty"?

400

To make something clear or easy to understand.

What is "explain"?

400

A formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office.

What is "election"?

400

A statement that indicates a strong disagreement or conflict

What is "declaration of war"?

400

A vote to determine if the government still has parliamentary support

What is a "confidence vote"?

400

This party's rise could change Germany's economic policies during instability

What are the "far-right parties"?

500

To have difficulty doing something

What is "struggle"?

500

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period

What is "budget"?

500

Firmly established and unchangeable

What is "set in stone"?

500

The leader dismissed by the Chancellor was a part of which German party?

What is the "FDP" or "Free Democratic Party"?

500

A primary concern when European countries rely on Germany’s political stability

What is "economic security"?

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