SS9 Issues for Canadians Chapter 1 Vocab

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Govern:

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to make decisions as a government and put decisions into action.

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Governance

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the process of governing

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Government

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The body with the power to make decisions for a society.

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Executive Branch

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Part of government that puts laws into action.

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Legislative Branch

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Part of government that makes laws.

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Constituent

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A person living in a riding represented by an elected official.

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Minorities

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Groups in society who do not form the majority of the population.

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Judicial Branch

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Interprets and applies the law through legal judgments.

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Accountable

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answerable for actions; observable, transparent

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Civil Servants

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People serving Canadians as government employees.