Canadian Politics Ch. 6

Question 1

Bicameral

Answer 1

(Of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers

Question 2

Patronage

Answer 2

The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges; favouritism.

Question 3

Recalcitrant

Answer 3

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Question 4

Omnibus

Answer 4

Comprising of several items.

Question 5

Suffrage

Answer 5

The right to vote in political elections.

Question 6

Enfranchise

Answer 6

Give the right to vote.

Question 7

Statism

Answer 7

A political system in which the state has substantial centralized control over social and political affairs.

Question 8

coup d’état

Answer 8

A sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force.

Question 9

patriation

Answer 9

Transition from a British Constitution to a Canadian Constitution.

Question 10

acrimonious

Answer 10

(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.

Question 11

plebiscite

Answer 11

the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution.

Question 12

secede

Answer 12

withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.