social chapter 1 vocab

Question 1

Government

Answer 1

the body with the power to make decisions for a society

Question 2

Executive Branch

Answer 2

the part of government responsible for putting laws into action

Question 3

Legislative Branch

Answer 3

the part of government that makes laws

Question 4

Judicial Branch

Answer 4

the part of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgments

Question 5

Constitution

Answer 5

a special set of laws that establish a framework of governance

Question 6

Constituent

Answer 6

someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official from that riding

Question 7

Caucus

Answer 7

a meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention.

Question 8

Popular Vote

Answer 8

the choice expressed through the votes cast by the electorate.

Question 9

Accountable

Answer 9

answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent

Question 10

Civil Service

Answer 10

the permanent professional branches of a government’s administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians.

Question 11

Bias

Answer 11

an opinion based on unchallenged assumptions

Question 12

Senate

Answer 12

the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.

Question 13

Bill

Answer 13

a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.