units 1&2 key terms Flashcards
Bias
An opinion based in unchanged assumptions
Assimilation
The process of becoming part of a different cultural group that is not your own
Civil service
Servings Canadians as employees of the government
Constituent
Someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official who supports their party
Executive branch
Part of the government responsible for putting laws into action
Legislative branch
Part of the government responsible for making the laws
Judicial branch
Part of the government that applies laws by making legal judgments
Minorities
Groups in society who do not form the majority of the population
Slogan
A phrase used repeatedly by politicians/marketers to show and prove an idea
Popular vote
Total votes cast in an election, as different from the total seats won.
Fair and equitable
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances
Justice
Applying laws
Justice system
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society
Legislation
Laws created through the legislative process
Validity
Reliability, based on a critical assessment of source, facts and bias
Community service
Help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with a community clean up or food bank
Criminal record
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. A criminal record can bar you for some jobs, volunteer positions and travel to other communities
Sentence
A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law
Rehabilitate
To install positive behaviours and attitudes
Reintegrate
To make part of again
Colonialism
The process of establishing colonies, in which a region is claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world
Govern
To make decision as a government
Govern
To make decision as a government
Governance
Process of governing
