Chapter 1 Flashcards
Govern
To make decisions as a government and put decisions into action
Government
The body with power to make decisions for a society
Governance
The process of governing
Political System
The structure of government
Executive branch
The part of government responsible for putting laws into action
Legislative branch
The part of government that makes laws
Constituent
Someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official from the riding
Popular vote
The total votes cast in an election, as different from the total seats won in an election
Minorities
Group in society who do not form the majority population
Judicial branch
The part of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgements
Accountable
Answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent
Civil service
The people who serve Canadians as employees of government
Assimilation
The process of becoming part of a different cultural group (not your own)
Slogan
A phrase repeatedly used by politicians or marketers to present an idea
