chapter 8 and 7 Flashcards
elected representatives listen to peoples…
needs and concerns
what do elected representatives do list 3 things
they hold meetings, view presentations, and reply to emails and letters
elected representatives sent out… to keep the people informed
news letters
elected representatives make sure they keep there…
promises
elected representatives make sure their actions are in the best interest of the…
people
elected representatives make sure……….is used wisely
tax money
is the elected representatives don’t do these things, they will not be….
re-elected
people can influence decisions making by…. list 3
holding protests
setting blockades
pressuring large companies to make the right desition for common goods
what is the grassroots organisation
start with a small group of people with concerns, but as they get larger they have strength to have their concerns addressed
what is NGOs stand for
non governmental organizations, are not part of the government but they work to help with issues related to environment, health, or human rights
non governmental organization are made up of…..and rely on a lot of ……to help them make a difference
volunteers and donations
what does MNAA stand for
metis Nation of Alberta Association
what is the constitution Act Of Canada
gives metis people rights
what does ACFA stand for e
French canadian association of alberta
why was ACFA created
to help protect the language rights of Francophone albertans
what was ACFAs number one goal
was to fight for access to french education in schools
what year was the MNAA made in
1932
what year was the ACFA created in
1925
the MNAA fought for
harvesting rights
what is the FNA
first nation authority
why was the FNA created
to set up to give first nations people more control over how they govern themselves .
FNA govern themselves in four main ways what are they
education such as schools
police to enforce laws
health such as clinics
finances (loaning money)
first nations still must fight for many of there rights today, some things are controlled by a federal law called the …
Indian Act
people are sometimes not treated fairly because of their…
religion, gender, or sexual orientation
