Chapter One: Canada’s Federal Government Vocabulary

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Govern

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To control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and policies of an organization or group.

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Governance

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The process and structures used to guide, manage, and control an organization, community, or country.

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Government:

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The organization or system through which a community, state, or nation is controlled and regulated.

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Executive Branch

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The part of government responsible for enforcing laws and managing day-to-day operations, often led by a president or prime minister.

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Legislative Branch

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The part of government that creates laws, typically consisting of elected representatives.

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Judicial Branch

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The part of government that interprets laws and administers justice, often through a system of courts.

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Popular Vote

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The total votes cast by the general population in an election, reflecting the preference of the majority.

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Minorities

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Groups of people who are different in some way from the larger population, often by race, ethnicity, religion, or culture, and may have fewer members.

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Constituent

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A person who lives in a particular area and has the right to vote for representatives in that area.

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Accountable

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Responsible for one’s actions and required to explain them to others, especially in terms of fulfilling duties or responsibilities.