Social Chapter 1 Flashcards
Government
the body with the power to make decisions for society
Executive Branch
the part of government responsible for putting laws into action
Legislative Branch
the part of government responsible for making laws
Judicial Branch
the part of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgments
Constitution
a special set of laws that establish a framework for governance
Constituent
someone who lives in a riding/electoral district and is represented by an elected official from that riding
Caucus
referring to all members in a political party in Parliament, the Senate or provincial legislature
Popular vote
the total votes cast in an election different from the total ridings won
Accountable
answerable to someone for your actions
Civil Service
the people who serve Canadians as employees of the government
Bias
an opinion based on unchallenged assumptions
Senate
the upper house of Canadian parliament, provides a sober second thought
Bill
a proposed law
