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Head of State and Chief Executive

Une affiche poster le bulletin de vote ballot le bureau de vote, de scrutin polling station le cabinet office (political cabinet) la campagne electorale election campaign un/une candidat(e) candidate le chef de l'Etat/la chef de l'Etat head of state un débat télévisé televised debate démissioner / donner sa démission to quit/resign la démocratie democracy (f) le/la député(e) representative la dictature dictatorship le discours speech, address le droit de vote the right to vote le/la électeur électrice voter une élection/élire election/to elect le gouvernement government le/la immigrant(e) immigrant la loi law, rule la manifestation (la manif) demonstration, protest la monarchie monarchy l'opposition, le contraste the opps le parlement the parliament (equivalent of Congress in US) le parti politique political party participer à to take part in le premier ministre prime minister le régime politique political system un sénateur, une sénatrice senator se présenter to run as a candidate siéger to hold a seat le sondage poll, survey une urne électorale ballot box voter to vote En ce qui me concerne, as far as I'm concerned Je ne partage pas ton avis I do not share your opinion Pour ma part as for me Croyance belief L'electorat electorate un mandat term of office socialiste (m/f) socialist (also name of center-left socialist pary in France) Républicains right to center-right party in France, not in power now Parti Renaissance center party in power with Macron Parti Rassemblement Nationale (RN) far right party of the Le Pen Family les écologistes/les écolos ecologists, environmentalists l'extrème droite, l'extrème gauche Far right, far left

Head of State/Government Quiz

Civics quiz 2 Canada's democracy has 3 __________ (roots) that give it its ___________ Foundation, Power Confederation The British North American colonies united as the Dominion of Canada in 1867 to address concerns like American annexation, trade expansion, and protecting French culture. Charlottetown Conference A meeting in 1864 where PEI, NS, NB discussed union, leading to the consideration of representation by population and a two-house Parliament for Canada. Quebec Conference An 1864 conference that laid out a blueprint for Confederation, addressing key issues like Quebec's status, division of power, equality among provinces, and the role of First Nations. Constitutional Monarchy A system where the monarch's powers are defined by a constitution, as seen in the BNA Act, where the British Monarch was the Head of State with powers transferred to representatives like the Governor General. House of Commons The lower house of Parliament in Canada, elected based on representation by population, with the party holding the most seats forming the government. Senate The upper house of Parliament in Canada, consisting of appointed regional representatives serving for life to provide a second look at legislation. Federal vs. Provincial Powers The BNA Act clearly delineated powers, with the federal government handling crucial matters like criminal law, defense, and foreign affairs, while provinces managed areas like education and health. Charter of Rights and Freedoms Enacted in 1982, this addition to the Canadian Constitution guarantees civil rights and liberties, allowing changes through the 7/50 formula and preventing unconstitutional laws. Unwritten Sources Elements of Canadian democracy not explicitly stated in the Constitution, including conventions, royal prerogatives, and unwritten principles. BNA Act The British North America Act, signed in 1867, served as Canada's Constitution, outlining the government structure, defining and limiting government powers, and enumerating citizen rights. What are the three foundations(roots) that give its power BNA act British North America Act The Charter of Rights and Freedom (1982): Unwritten Sources What are the 5 features of the BNA act IMAGE Constitutional monarchy: The House of Commons: The Senate: The Judicial System: Federal vs. Provincial Powers:

Head of State vs Head of Government & Parliamentary Democracy in Action

Chapter 6: Democratic Regimes

Chapter 5: Democratic Regimes