General
In a democracy, who has a say in how things are run?
The people (citizens)
Which level of Gov. deals with city roads?
Municipal
Name the 3 types of Democracy
Direct
Representative
Consensus
Name the 4 Pillars
Freedom, Representation, Equality Under the Law, and Justice
What is a government system?
A way a country or community organizes itself to make decisions or rules
Giving one piece of Halloween candy to each student in the class is an example of which pillar?
EQUALITY
Which level of Gov. deals with health care?
Provincial
Name a CON (negative) about Consensus
Time consuming, everyone has to agree, peer pressure
Choices have consequences. These consequences are an example of which pillar?
Justice
Who pays taxes?
People who work
Anyone buying things
Adults, children, grandparents
Give two ways citizens can participate in a democracy.
Examples include voting, contacting government officials, speaking at public meetings, peacefully protesting, participating in elections, etc
Which level of Gov. deals with street sweeping?
Municipal
Define Direct Democracy
People vote on decisions and laws themselves
Different prices for different ages is an
example of:
EQUITY
(NOT EQUALITY)
A country has leaders and laws, but citizens have no way to participate in decisions. Which important part of a government system is missing?
Civic Participation
What is an example of equity? (not equality)
Having a child’s price at a theme park
Handicap parking spots
What does the Federal Gov. take care of?
(list 2-3 things)
Postal services, military, economy/currency, international relations
Define Representative Democracy
You elect a leader to make decisions on your behalf
The Prime Minister and an ordinary Canadian citizen must both follow the law. Which pillar does this demonstrate, and why?
Equality of the Law because everyone is equal under the law
Everyone pays GST. What does GST stand for?
Goods and Services Tax
What is the difference between equity and equality?
Equity = giving each person the specific support they need to succeed
Equality= equal for all
What does the Provincial Gov. take care of?
(list 2-3 things)
Provincial parks, highways, schools/education, healthcare
Define Consensus PLUS one pro of using it
Everyone makes the decision together
Everyone gets a say
You get to hear pros and cons
Canadians vote for people who then make decisions on their behalf.
Name the pillar this demonstrates AND explain how it connects to democracy.
Representation.
Citizens have a voice by electing leaders who represent them and make decisions on their behalf.
Why do governments collect taxes?
Governments collect taxes to pay for services like: hospitals, police officers, and public libraries.