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.
