Grade 9 Social Studies-Alberta Latest Update

Grade 9 Social Studies-Alberta Latest Update Governance The act, process or power of governing Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Part of the Constitutional Act, 1982, that lists and describes the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed in Canada Indian Act Law that states rights, status and treatment of Aboriginal Peoples; enacted in 1876 and amended several times Legislative Branch Government body that passes federal laws; includes Senate and House of Commons Executive Branch Government body in charge of day to day running of government; ensures administration of laws; includes Prime Minister and Cabinet Judicial Branch Government body in charge of the interpretation of laws; includes the Supreme Court of Canada Market Economy Economic system where individuals are free to make their own decisions with little or no intervention from the Government; resources are the private property of persons or companies Mixed Economy Economic system where both public (Government owned) and private groups own the resources and play a role in the economy Tax Base Total amount of taxes paid to the government by citizens and companies; used to fund economic and social programs and support the functioning of the government Social Programs Government established programs to reduce economic inequalities and to promote the well-being of citizens Consumerism Economic theory concerned with purchase and/or use of goods and services Underground Economy Secret economic activities not within the law; "black market"