social unit 1 Flashcards
1
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constituent
A
someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official fromt hat riding
2
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constitution
A
the laws that describes governance in canada and the civil rights of all canadian citizens
3
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monarchy
A
the monarch of Britain is the formal head of state in Canada but does not play an active role in Canada government
the monarch is represented in Canada by the governor general
4
Q
bias
A
an opinion based on an unchallenged assumptions
5
Q
lobbyists
A
hired by a group to influence legislators. they are an expert in their field or industry
6
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slogan
A
a phrase repetdly used by politicians or marketers to present an idea
7
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popular vote
A
the total number of votes each party receives. irrelevant in the Canadian system
