Backbencher
An MP who is not part of Cabinet or the Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet.
Cabinet
A group of government ministers chosen by the Prime Minister to head departments (e.g. Finance, Health).
Caucus
A private meeting of all MPs from the same political party.
Deputy Minister
The top public servant who helps a Cabinet Minister run a department.
Executive branch
The branch of government that carries out laws and runs daily operations.
Governor General
The King’s representative in Canada; gives Royal Assent to laws.
House of Commons
The main law-making body of Parliament, where elected MPs debate and vote on bills.
Judicial branch
The system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
Leader of the Opposition
The head of the political party with the second-largest number of seats in the House of Commons.
Party Whip
An MP who ensures party members attend votes and follow party policy.
Members of Parliament (MPs)
An elected representative in the House of Commons.
Official opposition
The political party with the second-largest number of seats.
Parliament
Canada’s federal law-making body: includes the Monarch, Senate, and House of Commons.
Legislative branch
The branch that makes and debates laws.
Prime Minister
The head of government and leader of the political party in power.
Public Servant
A government employee who works in a department or agency.
Senate
The “upper house” of Parliament that reviews and revises bills from the House of Commons
Shadow Cabinet
Opposition MPs who “shadow” government ministers and critique their work.
Supreme Court
The highest court in Canada; interprets the Constitution and makes final legal decisions.
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Quiz 158
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Quiz #164
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flashcards from study guide20
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Unit 017
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Unit 1: Political Ideologies19
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Causes of WW1: Imperialsim10
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Militarism15
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Nationalsim16
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Alliances11
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Dominos15
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Motives5
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Canada getting involved in the war12
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Boom to Bust Slides 5 Vocab16
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Boom to Bust Slides 5: Causes of the great depression1
