SS 9 Ch 5 Vocab

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What is a push factor?

Back

Factors that force an individual to move voluntarily from their home.

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What is a pull factor?

Back

Factors in the destination country that attract people leaving their home country.

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Service organization:

Back

Provides services to various societal groups.

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Immigration

Back

Process of establishing homes and often citizenship in a non-native country.

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What is a law?

Back

Describes principles or conditions that must be followed.

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What is a policy?

Back

objectives of the government, within the law

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Demographic meaning?

Back

Characteristics of populations.

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What is an accord?

Back

a formal agreement

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What is a refugee?

Back

A person seeking refuge in another country due to danger or persecution at home.

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Family class immigrant definition

Back

Spouse, partner, child, parent, or grandparent of people living in Canada seeking to immigrate.