1. VOCABULARY

2. Word Definition/synonym Example Political landscape Political scenery
Political landscape has changed in the last few years.
Ensure
Make certain
I will ensure that your needs are covered.
Tax revenue
Duty / Income
Governments often have difficulty ensuring that spending does not exceed tax revenue.
Incumbent
Person at the power at time of election
The incumbent wins in most elections.
Neglected
To pay no attention or too little attention to
Economic prosperity has been neglected by current government leaders
Outlying area
Outside the city , no central area
I traveled an hour to my aunt's house in the outlying area of Chicago.