SS 9 Chapter 1 Vocab

Front

Answerable for actions; observable and transparent.

Back

Accountable

Front

Opinion favoring one thing over another based on unchallenged assumptions.

Back

Bias

Front

Idea or proposal for a new or changed law.

Back

Bill

Front

Someone living in a riding represented by an elected official.

Back

Constituent

Front

Branch of government that implements laws and manages daily operations, including the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Back

Executive Branch

Front

National government.

Back

Federal Government

Front

Making decisions and implementing them as a government.

Back

Govern

Front

Act, process, or power of governing.

Back

Governance

Front

Body with decision-making power for society.

Back

Government

Front

Exec. & leg. branch, King’s rep.

Back

Governor General