Government and society are central themes in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE exams, especially in Writing Task 2 essays, Speaking discussions, and reading comprehension. To express ideas clearly and score higher, you need strong government and society collocations that sound natural and academic. This post provides carefully selected collocations along with practical exercises and activities designed to sharpen your Writing and Speaking skills while expanding your vocabulary for exam success.
Government & Society
Law enforcement and crime prevention
- criminal justice system → Reforming the criminal justice system can reduce recidivism.
- law-abiding citizens → Law-abiding citizens expect fair and effective policing.
- community policing → Community policing builds trust between officers and residents.
- crime rate reduction → Investing in education contributes to long-term crime rate reduction.
- rehabilitation programs → Rehabilitation programs help ex-offenders reintegrate into society.
- strict legislation → Strict legislation must be paired with enforcement to be effective.
- public safety → Street lighting and patrols enhance public safety at night.
- juvenile delinquency → Early intervention reduces juvenile delinquency rates.
- capital punishment → Debates about capital punishment often focus on morality and deterrence.
- organized crime → Organized crime syndicates exploit weak regulatory systems.
Public services and taxation
- healthcare provision → Sustained funding is required for universal healthcare provision.
- social welfare system → A robust social welfare system protects the vulnerable in crises.
- public expenditure → Priorities in public expenditure reflect social and political values.
- taxpayer money → Taxpayer money should be allocated transparently to public projects.
- government subsidies → Government subsidies can nurture nascent industries and farmers.
- public sector employment → Public sector employment offers stability for many households.
- infrastructure funding → Long-term infrastructure funding needs multi-year commitments.
- progressive taxation → Progressive taxation aims to reduce income inequality.
- budget deficit → A growing budget deficit may force cuts to public services.
- financial transparency → Financial transparency increases public trust in governments.
Democracy and civic responsibility
- electoral process → A transparent electoral process is foundational to democracy.
- voting rights → Protecting voting rights ensures inclusive political participation.
- political participation → Youth political participation has surged in some countries.
- public opinion → Public opinion shapes policy priorities during election cycles.
- civic duty → Many citizens view voting as an essential civic duty.
- democratic principles → Democratic principles include free press and separation of powers.
- freedom of expression → Freedom of expression allows citizens to critique leaders.
- corruption scandals → Corruption scandals can erode trust and spark protests.
- accountability measures → Independent oversight bodies are key accountability measures.
- parliamentary debate → Parliamentary debate helps refine and challenge proposed laws.
Immigration and multiculturalism
- cultural integration → Programs for language training support cultural integration.
- ethnic minorities → Policies should ensure equal rights for ethnic minorities.
- border control → Balanced border control protects security while honoring asylum laws.
- asylum seekers → Asylum seekers often flee persecution and need protection.
- immigration policy → An effective immigration policy balances economic and social needs.
- cultural diversity → Cultural diversity enriches cuisine, arts and innovation.
- racial discrimination → Racial discrimination persists despite anti-discrimination laws in some places.
- social cohesion → Community projects can strengthen social cohesion across groups.
- integration challenges → Integration challenges include language barriers and credential recognition.
- multicultural society → A multicultural society celebrates different traditions and holidays.
