unit 3: what is government anyway? illustrated glossary
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Unit 3: What is Unit 3: What is Government Anyway?Government Anyway?
Illustrated GlossaryIllustrated Glossary
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amendment
major change or addition in a constitution or body of laws
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branches of government
the divisions of government each with their own powersThe United States has three branches of government: Executive,
Judicial, and Legislative.
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Canadian Parliamentary Democracy
form of government based on consent of the governedThere is more than one political party. The people elect their representatives to be members of Parliament which chooses the Prime Minister. If the Parliament
loses confidence in the Prime Minister, he/she has to call new elections.
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capitol
the building in which a state or national legislature assembles
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choice
ability to make a decision among alternatives
Education
Religion
Voting
Jobs Leaders
Issues
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citizen
a person who is recognized as a member of a state or nation
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citizenship
membership in a nation with its accompanying rights and responsibilities
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civic values
those important principles that serve as the foundation for the democratic form of government such as justice,
rule of law, majority rule
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Communist Dictatorship
a system of government controlled by a single political partyThe people do not choose their leaders. The government controls all the
property and all businesses. There is no private property. The public cannot challenge the government.
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Constitutional Monarchy
A parliamentary democracy where the king or queen is the head of state and the prime minister is head of the government
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decision-making
The process of monitoring and influencing public and civic life by working with others, clearly expressing ideals and
interests, building alliances, seeking consensus, negotiating compromise, and managing conflict
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democracy
form of government based on consent of the governed There are different forms of democracy.
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direct democracy
a form of government in which everyone participates in making all decisions and takes turns carrying them out
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dictator
a ruler with complete power and authority over a country
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dictatorship
a nation that has a ruler with complete power and authority
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government
a group of people who make laws and see that they are carried out
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human rights
those basic political, economic, and social rights that all human beings are entitled to such as liberty, life, and freedom of beliefs
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justice
the quality of being just, impartial, or fair in carrying out the law
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leader
one who is in charge of an organization or group
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majority rule
one more than half makes decisions for the entire group
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nation
a political organization with defined geographic boundaries uniting people by a common government
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Parliament
a national representative body having supreme legislative powers within a nation with the power to appoint the Prime Minister
The Canadian Parliament building is located in Ottawa, Canada's capital city.
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President
a person elected to be the chief executive officer in a nation
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Prime Minister
a person selected by Parliament to be the chief executive officer in a nation
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
The Prime Minister’s formal constitutional role is to chair the Cabinet, appoint ministers, advise the Governor General, and act as key spokesperson for the government both in Parliament and out.
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revolution
overthrow of the existing government and its replacement by a new form of government
Boston Tea Party
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United States Representative Democracy
a form of government based on consent of the governed.There is more than one political party. Representatives are elected to vote for the laws on behalf of the people. The President is elected by the people not
chosen by Congress.
U.S. President Barack Obama with Mexican President Felipe Calderon
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veto
power to reject a billIn the United States the President can reject a bill passed by
Congress.
Begin
Propose
Introduce
Committee
Subcommittee
Report
Consider
Vote
Refer to Senate Bill Is Enrolled
Law OR Veto Veto Override
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