| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | activity | condition of working or moving |
| 2. | administration | the governing body in power |
| 3. | affairs | matters or current conditions |
| 4. | affirm | declare as true |
| 5. | announce | make publicly known |
| 6. | apparatus | the machinery of government |
| 7. | articulate | express clearly in words |
| 8. | assert | state confidently |
| 9. | atmosphere | surrounding mood or conditions |
| 10. | authority | power or governing control |
| 11. | balance | condition of steadiness or proportion |
| 12. | being | existence or living condition |
| 13. | body politic | the people as a political unit |
| 14. | bureaucracy | administrative officials and procedures |
| 15. | case | a particular situation or instance |
| 16. | circumstances | conditions affecting a person or thing |
| 17. | climate | prevailing atmosphere or conditions |
| 18. | commonwealth | a political community or nation |
| 19. | condition | a particular situation or status |
| 20. | contend | assert in argument |
| 21. | context | the surrounding situation or circumstances |
| 22. | country | a nation or political territory |
| 23. | crisis | a very serious situation |
| 24. | declare | say formally or clearly |
| 25. | depose | testify under oath |
| 26. | dilemma | a difficult choice or situation |
| 27. | disposition | usual mood or tendency |
| 28. | domain | an area of control |
| 29. | environment | surrounding conditions or setting |
| 30. | equilibrium | balanced or stable condition |
| 31. | establishment | the dominant governing group |
| 32. | existence | condition of being real |
| 33. | express | put thoughts or feelings into words |
| 34. | fitness | physical condition or suitability |
| 35. | fix | a difficult situation or condition |
| 36. | form | condition, shape, or arrangement |
| 37. | formulate | express carefully or systematically |
| 38. | frame of mind | someone’s mental condition |
| 39. | functioning | condition of working properly |
| 40. | government | the ruling political authority |
| 41. | health | physical or general condition |
| 42. | insist | declare firmly despite opposition |
| 43. | jam | a difficult situation |
| 44. | jurisdiction | area or authority of control |
| 45. | kingdom | a sovereign realm |
| 46. | land | a country or nation |
| 47. | lay out | explain or present clearly |
| 48. | life | condition of living |
| 49. | maintain | assert as true |
| 50. | make clear | express so others understand |
| 51. | mentality | a characteristic way of thinking |
| 52. | mess | a confused or bad condition |
| 53. | mindset | a person’s mental attitude |
| 54. | mode | a particular way of being |
| 55. | mood | emotional condition or feeling |
| 56. | motion | condition of moving |
| 57. | nation | an organized country or people |
| 58. | note | mention or observe |
| 59. | officialdom | officials as a governing group |
| 60. | operation | condition of functioning |
| 61. | order | proper or working condition |
| 62. | phase | a stage or condition |
| 63. | phrase | express using chosen words |
| 64. | pickle | a difficult or awkward situation |
| 65. | plight | a difficult or unfortunate condition |
| 66. | polity | an organized political community |
| 67. | position | a person’s situation or stance |
| 68. | power | a country with influence |
| 69. | predicament | a difficult or awkward situation |
| 70. | preparedness | condition of being ready |
| 71. | province | a major regional division |
| 72. | quandary | a doubtful or difficult situation |
| 73. | readiness | prepared condition |
| 74. | realm | a kingdom or domain |
| 75. | regime | a government, often authoritarian |
| 76. | region | a defined area or district |
| 77. | repair | condition of being maintained |
| 78. | report | give information about something |
| 79. | republic | a representative political nation |
| 80. | rest | condition of inactivity or calm |
| 81. | scenario | an imagined or possible situation |
| 82. | setting | the surrounding place or situation |
| 83. | setup | an arrangement or situation |
| 84. | shape | general condition or form |
| 85. | situation | a set of current circumstances |
| 86. | soundness | good condition or reliability |
| 87. | stability | condition of being steady |
| 88. | stage | a point in development |
| 89. | standing | one’s rank, reputation, or status |
| 90. | status | one’s current position or condition |
| 91. | temper | mood or emotional disposition |
| 92. | territory | an area under jurisdiction |
| 93. | testify | declare formally as evidence |
| 94. | things | general circumstances or conditions |
| 95. | trim | neat or proper condition |
| 96. | utter | speak or pronounce |
| 97. | verbalize | put into spoken words |
| 98. | voice | express verbally |
| 99. | well-being | overall health and happiness |
| 100. | word | express in particular language |
