Vocab Flashcards
Popular Vote
total votes cast in election
Govern
to make decisions & put them into action as a government
Governance
process of governing
Minorities
groups in society not forming the majority of the population
Accountable
answerable to someone for your actions
Government
body with power to make decisions for society
Assimilation
process of becoming part of a different cultural group
Slogan
phrase repeatedly used by someone to present an idea
Constituent
someone who lives in a riding & is represented by an elected official from that riding
Watchdog
monitors government activities, ensures transparency, accountability, & law following)
Bill
proposed law
Law
system of rules recognized, regulated, & enforced
Civil Service
collective term for career civil servant hired (not appointed/elected)
First Past the Post
winner takes all voting system
Federal Accountability Act
Law responding to governments issues about accountability in spending & protecting government employees
Lobbyist
organizations of people outside the government try to influence the decision making of politicians
Judge
official appointed to decide cases in court of law
Representation by Population
seats in legislature are assigned based on the basis of population
Prime Minister
head of Canadian government, elected as leader of party, parliament & part holds most seats in HOC)
Senate
represents interests & rights of regions & minorities to propose, reject, & pass bills
House of Commons
voters elect members of parliament to debate, study, & vote on bills
