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Ch.9: Politics
Socials 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | being aware of money spending and keeping a balance budget |
| Democracy | a form of government when people get to vote feely on who will govern them |
| Civil Servant | people that work for the government |
| Pressure Groups | interest groups that influence decisions and government policies |
| Lobbyist | paid to influence decision makers |
| Bureaucrats | government officials and administrators |
| Public Service | government administration |
| Brand Recognition | public awareness with a particular product, business or person (helps with gaining votes) |
| Civil Disobedience | protesting against the governments actions/decisions (intentionally breaking the law) |
| Spin Doctors | coaches candidates on what to say to help publicize candidates in a positive way |
| Ideology | political beliefs |
| Direct Democracy | citizens vote directly on every issue |
| Representative Democracy | citizens elect a politician who makes the decisions for them |
| Socialism | government controls important parts of the economy and major parts for the benefit of the entire society |
| Liberalism | supports government involvement to maintain basic standard of living for all people |
| Consevatism | supports traditional values and opposes change |
| Fascism | government has complete power, overpowers opposition, often through force, and encourages nationalism and racism |
| Communism | goods and services is owned by the public and labour work benefits the whole society |
| Totalitarian | a form of government that uses intimidation, violence and propaganda to rule all of the social and political life of its citizens |
| Authoritarian | a form of government in which a small group or one individual holds all the power and direct lives of the citizens |
| Libertarianism | a political ideology that supports individual freedom and minimal government involvement |
| Party Platform | a list of priorities and a plan for governing published by a political party |
| Populism | a political movement that supports the interest of ordinary people |
| Proletariat | the lowest class of people |
| Bourgeoisie | the middle class of people |
| Patronage | a favour given in return for political support |
| Polarize | to go in opposite directions |
| Partisan | loyal to a party |
| NDP | socialism |
| Green Party | green politics |
| Liberal Party | liberalism |
| Bloc Quebecois | quebec sovereignity |
| Conservative Party | conservatism |
| Legislative Branch | The Queen, the senate and the house of commons |
| Executive Branch | The Queen The Prime Minister and the Cabinet |
| Judicial Branch | Supreme Court of Canada |
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