Social Studies Grade 9 Vocabulary

Advocacy

Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause of policy

Black Market

Underground economy

Boycott

When consumers stop purchasing particular products to make a point

Citizenship

Conservative

Consumerism

Democrat

Economics

Study of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services

Elizabeth Fry Society

Executive Branch

Part of government that is responsible for putting laws into action

Exploitation

Francophone

Fundamental Freedoms

Freedom to express your opinions; have your own religion, organize peaceful meetings and associate with any person or group

Governance

Total process of governing

Identity

Indian Act

Immigration (Factors Influencing)

Individual Rights

John Howard Society

Judicial Branch

Part of government that interprets and applies the law by making legal judgments

Jury Duty

Justice

Land Claims

Legislative Branch

Part of the government that makes laws

Liberal

Market Economy

Media Relations

Métis Settlement

Members of Parliament

Parliament

Philosophy

Study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline

Quality of Life

Standard of health, comfort and happiness experienced by an individual or group

Refugees

Person who seeks refuge in another country because of danger or persecution in their home country

Republicans

Senators

Appointed by PM; give "sober second thought", represent interests and rights of Canada's regions and minorities

Social Programs

Programs to give assistance to citizens outside of what market provides (ex. Healthcare or Education)

Lobbyist's Code of Conduct

Integrity & Honesty

Openness

Professionalism

Sober Second Thought

Tax Base

All economic activity in a society, government taxes to pay for services

Tax Evasion

Misrepresenting what you earn to avoid paying

Taxation Model

Government policies about taxation (What to tax, how much and how to spend it)

Treaties

Agreements between First Nations and English

Underground Economy

Economic activity based on buy and selling products and services illegally

Youth Criminal Justice

Allows most young offenders to avoid criminal records , deals with 12-17 year olds, keeps profile of offender private, prohibits adult sentences for youths but allows adult sentences for those who have committed serious crimes

Planned Economy

More government control, resources are publicly owned

Mixed Economy

Government and population have choice; Canada

Market Economy

Less government involvement, resources are privately owned (US)

Slogan

A phrase repeatedly used by politicians or marketers to present an idea

Bias

An opinion based on unchallenged assumptions

Assimilation

Process of becoming part of a different cultural group (Not your own)

Constituent

Someone who lives in a riding and is represented by an elected official from that riding

Minorities

Groups in a society who do not form the majority of the population

Civil Service

People who serve Canadians as employees of government

Accountable

Answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent

Popular Vote

Total votes cast in an election, as different from the total seats won in an election

Govern

To make decisions as a government and put decision into action

Government

Body with power to make decisions for a society

Equality Rights

The right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or ethnic religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability

Collective Identity

Shared identity of a group of people, especially around a common language or culture

Louis Riel

Leader of Métis at the time of the Red River Resistance

Bill 101

Controversial law that highlighted inequality between French and English

Ethnocentrism

The belief that one's culture is superior to all other cultures

Scrip

A document that could be exchanged for land that was offered to the Métis

Annuity

Annual payment

Legal Rights

Right to be free from imprisonment, search and seizure without reason backed by law and evidence

Collective Rights

Rights guaranteed to specific groups in Canadian society for historical and constitutional reasons

Economy

Resources and processes involved in the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services

Economic System

The way a society organizes the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services

Strike

A tactic to put pressure on employers to respond to issues that concern workers

Constitution

A special set of laws that establish a framework of governance

Labour Union

An organized association of workers who protect their rights

Mobility Rights

Travel anywhere in Canada, anyone can enter or leave Canada etc.

Collective Identity

The shared identity of a group of people, especially common language and culture