11. Midterm elections Flashcards

1
Q

wybory śródokresowe

A

mid-term elections

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2
Q

Kongres à Izba Reprezentantów + Senat

A

Congress à House of Representatives + Senate

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3
Q

izba wyższa/niższa (izba parlamentu)

A

upper/lower chamber/house (of parliament)

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4
Q

kadencja

A

term of office

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5
Q

umawiać się na spotkania

A

mąkę appointments

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6
Q

prowadzić dochodzenie

A

conduct investigation

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7
Q

być w wyborach

A

be up for elections

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8
Q

posiadać większość

A

hołd the majority

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9
Q

uchwalić prawo

A

pass a law

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10
Q

dać impuls

A

give a boost

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11
Q

wybór między dwiema stronami

A

toss-up between two parties

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12
Q

poparcie

A

approval rating

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13
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grind to a halt

A

gradually slow down or lose momentum and then stop altogether.

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14
Q

stopniowo zwalniać

A

grind to a halt

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15
Q

sąd najwyższy

A

Supreme Court

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16
Q

utrudniać

A

to hamper

17
Q

urzędujący prezydent

A

incumbent president = sitting president

18
Q

incumbent

A

the person currently holding an official position