chapter 2 test Flashcards
citizens of a country, such as Canada, to vote in their country’s elections. The federal franchise is the right to vote in federal elections
droit de vote
set of laws adopted in a given country or territory
legislation
processus par lequel les citoyennes et citoyens votent pour leurs députées et députés au gouvernement à partir d’une liste de candidates et candidats qui se présentent pour exercer cette fonction
election
personne qui se présente lors d’une élection et qui a généralement été choisie par un parti politique
candidate
set of rules and laws by which Canada is governed; since 1982, it includes the new Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, an amendment procedure, and the British North America Act, 1867
Constitution
a term describing a nation that, like Canada, allows the different ethnic groups living there to maintain their language, religion and culture, with tolerance and without discrimination
multicultural society
institutions with the power to pass laws
legislative assemblies
division of a territory within which a member of a legislative assembly is elected
electoral district:
process by which a political party designates its candidates for election
investiture
group of citizens appointed by the government to investigate in detail a matter of national or provincial interest and then make recommendations
commission d’enquête parlementaire
outline of the legislative program planned by the provincial or federal government for the session of Parliament. The speech is read at the beginning of the session of Parliament by the Lieutenant Governor or the Governor General before all parliamentarians and the judges of the Supreme Court
discours du Trône
document which
proposes a new law and is presented to Parliament for it to decide whether or not to adopt it
projet de loi (bill)
second chamber, whose members are chosen by the government
Upper House (chambre haut)
group of deputies who examine draft laws
committee
an organized group whose members share similar ideas about government and politics, which runs candidates for election and seeks to form a government
political party
total number of votes cast by voters in an election
votes cast (suffrages exprimés)
a set of ideas, beliefs, and principles that guide the political behavior of individuals and, consequently, of political parties
political ideology
fair and unbiased
impartial (impartial)
Decris comment les gens sur page 29 sens a props des imigrants
they like immigrants because it gives diversity in their lives and they make life more exciting through bee foods and experiences. some say there isn’t enough room
List the experiences that may have led each of them to make these comments.
Reasons why some people like immigration in Canada:
- Economic growth
- Cultural diversity
- Humanitarian values
Reasons why some people do not like immigration in Canada:
- Job competition
- Strain on resources
- Cultural integration concerns
Are there students in your school who have recently immigrated to Canada? What is your school doing to help them adjust to life in Canada? How can you help them?
Yes, there are students in my school who have recently immigrated to Canada. My school is helping them adjust by offering english as a second language classes, a range of extracurriculars, and peer mentorship programs. I can help them by being friendly and welcoming, offering to show them around the school, and helping them with their studies or language skills.
When we choose the people who will represent us in the parliament or provincial legislators. The party that gains the most seats forms, the government and the leader of that party will go on to be the Prime Minister.
Le processus electoral
When The Governor General at the federal level or the Lieutenant Governor at the provincial level calls an election at the request of the Premier. Federal governments last for a maximum of five years. Previously, elections in Ontario could be called at any time, up to five years after the last election. Recently, the Ontario Legislature introduced a fixed period of four years between general elections
Le declanchements des elections
People who run for office are called ____
Les candidates
a formal ceremony where someone is officially given a position or authority, often involving the swearing-in or taking of an oath.
L’investiture
A list made by the chief electoral officer, which has the names of people who are entitled to vote.
La Liste electorate
when a candidate or political party tries to convince people to vote for them by sharing their ideas, plans, and promises by using things such as posters, the radio commercials and other
La campagne electorale
Citizens who vote for their preferred party to win
Les electrices/ electeurs
When the polls close and the polling station officer starts to count up the votes
Le depouillement
The candidate who has the most votes, they therefore represent their constituency in Parliament
La gangante
Who in Canada is the ceremonial head of state, representing the country, but the government is actually run by elected officials, with the Prime Minister making most decisions?
La reine
Who in Canada represents the Queen and performs ceremonial duties, but most government decisions are made by the Prime Minister and elected officials?
La Gouverneure ou la gouverneur General
Who in Canada is a group of appointed officials who review and suggest changes to laws passed by the House of Commons? Its members are not elected and are appointed by the governor general And is apart of the parliament?
Le Senat
Where in Canada are elected members of Parliament discuss and vote on laws and government decisions
La chambre des communes
___are elected officials in Canada who represent the people, discuss, and vote on laws in the House of Commons. They each represent a different constituency
Deputees (mp)
_____of the House of Commons is a Member of Parliament elected by his or her peers. This person is responsible for maintaining order in debates and making many decisions about the day-to-day running of the House of Commons.
La presidente
____ is usually the head of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons. He or she is the person with the most power in Parliament.
La premiere ministre
____ in Canada are members of the government chosen by the Prime Minister to lead specific areas, like health or defense, and make decisions in those areas.
Les ministres
_____in Canada leads the largest political party that is not in power, challenging the government’s actions and offering alternative policies.
Le chef de l’opposition officielle
in Canada is responsible for making sure that members of their party attend and vote according to party decisions in Parliament.
La whip
