Ch. 1 Flashcards
Define: quality of life
a measure of personal and collective well-being
Define: Rights
what individuals and
groups are allowed to do
in society, usually as
established in law
Define: Society
a social system where a group of people share a common geographic region, sense of common identity and culture, and who participate in shared political and economic institutions for a communal purpose or interest
Define: governance
the process of
governing
Define: political system
the
structure of government
Define: govern
to make decisions
as a government and put
decisions into action
Define: government
the body
with power to make
decisions for a society
What is Canada’s Constitution?
The highest law in Canada; describes Canada’s governance, and sets out the role of the Governor General, and the 3 branches of government.
What is the Executive Branch and who does it include?
the part of government responsible
for putting laws into action. It includes the Prime Minister and their Cabinet.
What is the Legislative Branch and who does it include?
the part of government that makes
laws. It includes The House of Commons (HOC), the Senate, and the Governor General
What is the alternative name for the Legislative Branch?
“Canada’s Parliament”
What 2 roles do MP’s have?
Represent their constituents and create legislation
Define: Constituent
someone who
lives in a riding and is
represented by an elected
official from that riding
Explain popular vote
The total amount of votes that were cast in an election (per person). NOT the total amount of seats won in an election.
What is the Senate and who does it include?
Includes senators that are appointed (chosen) by the Prime Minister. The senate has the power to propose and reject bills in the HOC