Chapter 2 Flashcards
Define FIRST NATIONS
The indigenous nations, or peoples, of Canada, often referred to as “Indians”.
Define SELF-GOVERNMENT
A group or nation’s power to administer it’s own government.
Define EXECUTIVE
The branch of a government or organization that makes decisions and enforces rules.
Define LEGISLATIVE
The branch of government that makes laws
Define JUDICIAL
The branch of government that deals with the administration of justice and the interpretation of laws
Define FIGUREHEAD
A head or chief in name only, often for ceremonial reasons
The power is held elsewhere
Define LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
The executive officer of a province, appointed by the governor general.
Define MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
The elected representatives of the people, who sit in the federal House of Commons.
Define BACKBENCHERS
Elected members of a parliament/legislature who aren’t government ministers/spokespersons for the opposition party.
Define CABINET
Advisers selected by the prime minister or premier to head ministries or departments and run the executive branch of government.
Define CABINET SOLIDARITY
The rule that cabinet members must publicly agree with government policy or resign.
Define NON-PARTISAN
Not attached to any political party
Define CONSTITUENTS
The residents in a riding, whose interests are looked after by the elected representative
Define RIDINGS
Geographical areas, each of which elects a representative to a federal or provincial legislature
Who is included in the EXECUTIVE branch and what are their responsibilities?
Queen (rep. by the govn. general/lieut. govn.), prime minister/premier, cabinet, civil servants. Make decisions and implements them, carries out policies and runs government dept.
