Civics Test 3 Flashcards
political ideology
A set of beliefs about how society should work and about the role of government in relation to economic, social, and moral affairs
political spectrum
a system for classifying political beliefs, often on a left to right scale
protest party
a political party whose platform addresses one issue or cause
first past the post
a voting system in which the candidate who recives the most number of votes wins the seat in an electoral district.
minority government
a government that is formed by a party that wins half or fewer than half of the seats in the house of commons or legislative assembly.
politician & political party
an organization of people with similar values and beliefs who seek to influence or control the government by winning elections
socialist
Having the political philosophy that promotes equal rights to education, medical care, employment, safe working conditions, and the supports the power of the government to ensure economic equality
electoral district
an area represented by a member of parliament in the house of commons, or an area represented by a member of the provincial or territorial legislative assembly.
majority government
A government that is formed by a party that wins more than half of the seats in the legislative assembly
coalition government
a government that is formed when two or more political parties form a majority government in the house of commons or legislative assembly by having a greater total number of seats than any other single party
party platform
a set of ideas and promises created during an election campaign to explain a political party’s position on important issues
conservative
having the political philosophy that promotes lower taxes, increased private business, and a respect for tradition, and that supports individual freedom through a limited government role
polling station
a location where people vote, Ex. School, Place of Worship, community centre. found in citizens ridings.
proportional representation
a voting system in which the number of seats held by a political party is in proportion to the number of votes the party receives.
regional party
