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16 Cards in this Set
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Public policy |
How a govt maintains order / addresses needs of citizens through actions defined by constitution |
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Constitution |
Passes 1982. Canadas body of rules and laws |
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Prime minister |
Leader of elected party. Most powerful person |
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Senate |
Appointed by PM. Reviews and changes legislation passes by House of Commons |
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Dictatorship |
One ruler or small group rules, not restricted by law |
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Theocracy |
A diety is the supreme leader. Laws come from religion |
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Democracy |
Supreme power is retained in the people, and represented by a small group of people |
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House of commons |
Is elected. Is the most powerful |
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Members of Parliament (MPs) |
Referred to as House of Commons. Debate and vote legislation. They represent voters and follow party leader |
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Cabinet ministers |
Appointed by PM. Usually from the PM's party. They help PM direct govt policy in different areas |
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Democratic |
Majority votes wins |
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Autocratic |
One person decides for the group |
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Consensual |
Everyone must agree for a decision to be made |
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Power |
Ability to get what you want. Some people will always have more then others. This leads to misuse |
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Monarchy |
A monarch rules the area. Usually belongs to a family |
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Oligarchy |
A small group has power, usually based on wealth or power |
