Ch. 1 Flashcards

1
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Define: quality of life

A

a measure of personal and collective well-being

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2
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Define: Rights

A

what individuals and
groups are allowed to do
in society, usually as
established in law

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3
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Define: Society

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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
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4
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Define: governance

A

the process of

governing

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5
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Define: political system

A

the

structure of government

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6
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Define: govern

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to make decisions
as a government and put
decisions into action

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7
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Define: government

A

the body
with power to make
decisions for a society

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8
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What is Canada’s Constitution?

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The highest law in Canada; describes Canada’s governance, and sets out the role of the Governor General, and the 3 branches of government.

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9
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What is the Executive Branch and who does it include?

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the part of government responsible

for putting laws into action. It includes the Prime Minister and their Cabinet.

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What is the Legislative Branch and who does it include?

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the part of government that makes

laws. It includes The House of Commons (HOC), the Senate, and the Governor General

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11
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What is the alternative name for the Legislative Branch?

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“Canada’s Parliament”

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12
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What 2 roles do MP’s have?

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Represent their constituents and create legislation

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13
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Define: Constituent

A

someone who
lives in a riding and is
represented by an elected
official from that riding

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14
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Explain popular vote

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The total amount of votes that were cast in an election (per person). NOT the total amount of seats won in an election.

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What is the Senate and who does it include?

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Includes senators that are appointed (chosen) by the Prime Minister. The senate has the power to propose and reject bills in the HOC

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16
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What is the Judicial Branch and who does it include?

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The Judicial Branch includes people who are lawyers, and interpret the law to make legal judgement. The Judicial Branch is separate from all other branches. It includes the Supreme Court of Canada.

17
Q

True or False: For a bill to become a law, it has to pass through both the House of Commons AND the Senate

A

TRUE

18
Q

True or False: If a bill is “rejected” it can be passed onto the next stage

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FALSE: A bill that is rejected must re-start the process from the beginning

19
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True or False: For a bill to become a law, it needs to get “Royal Assent” from the Governor General

A

TRUE

20
Q

Define: Lobbyists

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A lobbyist is someone hired by a group to influence MPs and government officials.

21
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What is the difference between a MAJORITY government and a MINORITY government?

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A majority government happens when a political party wins the majority of the seats in the House of Commons. (Ex: 100 seats total, Party “A” wins 75/100 seats- they have the majority)
A minority government happens when a political party wins more seats than any other party, but they do not win the majority overall. (Ex: 100 seats total, Party “A” wins 40 seats, Party “B” wins 30 seats, Party “C” wins 30 seats- Party “A” wins a minority)