Vocab Words (CHAPTER 1)

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 the government responsible for putting laws into action.

Question 3

Legislative Branch

Answer 3

The part of the government that makes the laws.

Question 4

Judicial Branch

Answer 4

Part of the 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 form that riding.

Question 7

Caucus

Answer 7

A conference of members of a legislative body who belong to a particular party

Question 8

Popular Vote

Answer 8

The total votes cast in an election. as different from the total seats won in an election.

Question 9

Accountable

Answer 9

Answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent.

Question 10

Civil Service

Answer 10

People who serve Canadians as employees of the government.

Question 11

Bias

Answer 11

An opinion based on unchallenged opinions.

Question 12

Senate

Answer 12

A bill goes to the senate, and they debate and vote on it. The Senate is in charge of looking out for the minority groups.