Branches of Government Flashcards
Quality of life
A measure of personal and
collective well-being
Governance
Process of Governing
Political System
Structure of government
Unbiased
Without preconceived ideas
Constituency
Riding
A body of voters in a specified area
Constituent
A person who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official from the riding.
Government
A body with the power to make decisions for society
Issue
A topic that connects to identity and quality of life, and on which well-informed people have different views
Rights
What individuals and groups are allowed to do in society as established in law.
Constitution
A special set of laws that establish a framework of governance
Majority government
A government that has the most seats in the parliament
Minority Government
When no party has a majority of seats in the legislature
Popular vote
Total votes cast in an election, as different from the total seats won in an election
Accountable
Answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent
Civil service
People who serve Canadians as employees of the government
