Chapter 1

Question 1

To make decisions as a government and put decisions into action

Answer 1

Govern

Question 2

The process of governing

Answer 2

Governance

Question 3

The body with the power to make decisions for a society

Answer 3

Government

Question 4

A special set of laws that establish a framework of governance

Answer 4

Constitution

Question 5

The part of the government responsible for putting laws into action

Answer 5

Executive branch

Question 6

The part of the government that makes laws

Answer 6

Legislative branch

Question 7

The part of the government that interprets and applies laws

Answer 7

Judicial branch

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Constituent

Question 9

The total votes cast in an election, as different from the total seats won in an election

Answer 9

Popular vote

Question 10

Groups in society who do not form the majority of the population

Answer 10

Minorities

Question 11

Answerable to someone for your actions

Answer 11

Accountable

Question 12

The people who serve Canadians as employees of the government

Answer 12

Civil servants

Question 13

The process of becoming part of a different cultural group

Answer 13

Assimilation

Question 14

A phrase repeatedly used by politicians or marketers to present and idea

Answer 14

Slogan

Question 15

An opinion based on unchallenged assumptions

Answer 15

Bias