Important Verbs
This verb means to remove someone from a position
What is "dismiss"?
The head of government in Germany
What is "chancellor"?
A strategy used to gain control or advantage
What is "power play"?
This political coalition in Germany is named after a traffic sign due to the party colors.
What is the "traffic light coalition"?
This term describes reductions made to government spending
What are "budget cuts"?
To work together towards a common goal
What is "cooperate"?
The government official responsible for financial matters
What is "finance minister"?
To create disorder or confusion in the government or society
What is "throw the country into chaos"?
He is the newly elected president of the United States affecting European politics
Who is "Donald Trump"?
A reduction in the amount of money taken by taxes
What are "tax cuts"?
To bring back to life or restore
What is "revive"?
A group of parties that come together to form a government
What is "coalition"?
To be in a difficult situation with no good options
What is "backed into a corner"?
This term refers to sudden elections often called during a political crisis
What are "snap elections"?
This is what could happen to markets if there's prolonged political instability.
What are "market fluctuations" or "economic uncertainty"?
To make something clear or easy to understand.
What is "explain"?
A formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office.
What is "election"?
A statement that indicates a strong disagreement or conflict
What is "declaration of war"?
A vote to determine if the government still has parliamentary support
What is a "confidence vote"?
This party's rise could change Germany's economic policies during instability
What are the "far-right parties"?
To have difficulty doing something
What is "struggle"?
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period
What is "budget"?
Firmly established and unchangeable
What is "set in stone"?
The leader dismissed by the Chancellor was a part of which German party?
What is the "FDP" or "Free Democratic Party"?
A primary concern when European countries rely on Germany’s political stability
What is "economic security"?