Social - Chapter 1 Review Flashcards
Govern
To make decisions as a government
Government
The body with the power to make decisions for a society
Governance
The process of governing
Executive Branch
The part of government responsible for putting laws into action.
Constituent
Someone living in a riding that is represented by and elected official from that riding.
Legislative Branch
The part of government that makes laws
Civil Service
The people who serve Canadians as employees of government
Assimilation
The process of becoming part of a different cultural group
Bias
An opinion based on unchallenged assumptions
Judicial Branch
The part of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgements
Popular Vote
The total support political parties win during an election
Accountable
Answerable to someone for your actions
Bill
A proposed law
Majority Government
When a political party wins the majority of seats in the house of commons
Minority Government
When a political party wins the most seats in the house of commons but not the majority
What does the Governor General do?
Serves a five-year term
Represents the Queen in Canada
Represents Canada abroad
Is Commander-in-Chief of Canada’s military
Gives Royal Assent to new laws (signature)
Can approve the dissolution of Parliament
What are the levels of government?
federal, provincial/territorial and municipal/local.
Executive Branch
Includes the PM and cabinet ministers
Responsible for government operations and putting laws into action.
Legislative Branch
Includes house of commons, senate and gov general.
Responsible for reading, debating, amending and voting on proposed bills
Judicial Branch
Includes the Supreme court
Interprets the law and determines the punishment for those who violate established laws, rules and regulations
Issue
a topic that connects to citizenship, identity, and quality of life, and on which well-informed people have different views and perspectives
Perspective
values and ideas shared by people with a common language, culture and history
Point of view
opinions and preferences of an individual based on personal experiences
Quality of Life
a measure of personal and collective well being
Rights
what individuals and groups are allowed to do in society, usually as established in law
Society
a social system where a group of people share a common geographic region, sense of common identity and culture, and who participate in shared political and economic institutions for a communal purpose or interest.
Social aspect of quality of life
friends, family, recreation and leisure.
Political aspect of quality of life
security, freedoms and rights
Economic aspect of quality of life
material wealth, job security, ability to meet basic needs.
Spiritual aspect of quality of life
religion, cultural traditions.
Physical aspect of quality of life
health of body and environment.
Psychological aspect of quality of life
education, well-being, self-esteem.
