Canadian Democracy
Agreement by everyone involved in a decision is achieved through a process of discussion in which everyone has a voice and works for the good of the whole group.
Consensus
First People, including First Nations Metis, and Inuit
Aboriginal or Indigenous
An Ancient Greek method of banishing dangerous citizens for a number of years by popular vote, without a trial or formal accusation
Ostracize
Large open dwellings (homes) where many families of the same Iroquois clan lived together
Longhouse
A person who wishes to be voted for or chosen to represent a group of people.
Candidate
A political system in which citizens have a voice in decision making
Democracy
A set of principles (rules) that outlines how a country will run
Constitution
A rank or division in the social structure of a society
Class
A society of which women are primarily in power
Matriarchy
The leader of a rural municipality
Reeve
Sameness in amount, size, number, value, degree, rank etc.
Equality
A document that outlines the rights and freedoms guaranteed to Canadians. An important part of the Canadian Constitution Act of 1982
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The market in ancient Athens. Often thought of as the heart of the city.
Agora
A formal agreement signed by the Canadian government and First Nations people.
Treaty
The head of a department in the federal or provincial government
Cabinet ministers
Title of the person who governs a province
Premier
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Religion and Peaceful Assembly
Fundamental Freedoms
The council in ancient Athens consisted of 500 representatives of the people. Met in a special building called a Bouleterion.
Boule
A belt of different coloured shells that symbolize an Indigenous story
Wampum
The official head of a provincial government appointed by the Governor General in council, for a term of five years; the representative of the Crown in a province.
Lieutenant Governor
Citizens are involved in selecting government members to ensure government reflects the people's will. This is what we have in Canada.
Representative Democracy
Right to vote, Right to participate in Government, Right to run in an election, Right to have parliament or legislature meet at least once a year, Right to have an election at least every 5 years.
Democratic Right
The method of voting used by the ancient Athenians resulting in a win of 51% or more.
Majority Rule
All the people of any particular time or place; their activities and customs
Society
When you make a decision or comment because you are personally connected (subjective point of view)
Bias