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                                            1. Vocabulary Ballot - the system of voting in writing and usually in secret; an occasion on which a vote is held Chamber - one of the parts of a parliament Civil servant - a person who works in the civil service Coup - a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent Electable candidate - (of a politician or political party) having the qualities that make it likely or possible that they will win in an election To lobby (somebody) (for/against something) - to try to influence a politician or the government and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law Lobbying is the practice of approaching politicians in order to persuade them to support a particular aim or cause, and to speak about it and draw attention to it. In the US this means trying to obtain the support of members of Congress or a state legislature (= people making laws at state level). In Britain lobbying involves persuading MPs or memb

Read the text and then  complete the tasks.   Sam squinted against the sun at the distant dust trail raked up by the car on its way up to the Big House. The horses kicked and flicked their tails at flies, not caring about their owner's first visit in ten months. Sam waited. Mr Carter didn't come out here unless he had to, which was just fine by Sam. The more he kept out of his boss's way, the longer he'd have a job. Carter came by later while Sam was chopping wood. Carter lifted his hat as if he were waiting for an appointment with the town priest, and then removed it completely as if he were talking to his mother. He pulled out a pile of paper from his back pocket and held it out. 'Don't pick up your mail often, do you?' Sam took it without a glance and dropped the envelopes onto the bench. 'Never,' he replied and waited for Carter to say why he was here. The fact it was Carter's house was no explanation and they both knew it. Carter twisted his