Social Programs
Spectrum
Political Parties
Taxes
Definitions
100
This program is supportive of citizens of Canada that are above 65yrs of age that do not have a sufficient source of income.
What is O.A.S ( Old Age Security)
100
"I enjoy having the government heavily involved" What type of economy would the person saying this favor?
What is Planned Economy
100
What Government Party is in power in Canada right now?
What is The conservative Party
100
This is a tax that many of us pay when purchasing goods such as clothes, candy bars, gum, etc.
What is G.S.T ( Goods and service tax)
100
Services provided by the government and paid for by taxes. used to lessen economic inequalities amongst a society and promotes well-being of all citizens
What is Social Programs
200
I am known as the "father" of Canadian health care system.
Who is Tommy Douglas
200
"I love myself, I don't care about anyone but ME! why should I help other people? If they need help it's probably because they are lazy." Where would this persons attitude fit on the Economic continuum
What is a right wing attitude
200
Who Is the Prime Minister of Canada
Who is Steven Harper
200
"I work odd jobs here and there. Sometimes I do handiwork for people such as fence building, landscaping, dry wall painting, but I only do it for cash. I usually give people a deal on the work I do if they pay me in cash" this is an example of what type of economy.
What is underground economy
200
Not being truthful to the government about what you earn.
What is Tax evasion
300
This social program can not be Combined with any other social program ( except if the recipient also receives support for children or dependents.)
What is Income Support
300
In Canada what political party is the farthest to the left of the economic continuum and the farthest to the right.
What is The green party and the conservatives.
300
What is the purpose if a political platform
what is to inform individuals on the different values held by a specific political party in regards to topics such as -economics -environment -defense -social programs -education
300
How can an individual decide how their taxes are spent?
what is Voting for a political party that has a platform resembling values of the individual voting.
300
Money made from a product or service above and beyond the cost of providing the product or service
What is profit
400
"I was laid off two months ago and have been searching for a job ever since. I am finding it difficult to support myself and my family." What social program should this person apply for?
What is E.I.
400
Taxes are kept low and spent on a low amount of government programs and services. What type of economy does this statement best represent?
What is Market economy
400
What two political parties represent the U.S.A? Which party is in power and who is the leader of that party?
What is democrats and republicans. The Democratic party and the leader is Barack Obama.
400
-Being charged and convicted by authorities -Eligible to receive W.C.B. if a work accident occurs - Pay fines - Societal changes could have impact on the individual or their family and friends These statements best show the consequences for what type of person
What is a Tax evader
400
A concept in statistics that means the middle number in a set of data organized in order of least to most
What is Median
500
What are the five principles of the Canada Health Act? Explain.
What is publicly Administered- the public Health care system cannot be run for the private profit of any individuals. Comprehensive- all medically necessary procedures must be provided through the public system. Universal- everyone must be allowed to access the system ( no discrimination) Portable- each Canadian is entitled to the same level of care that would be provided to them through the public health care system regardless of where they are in Canada, or even the world Accessible- services have to be available to Canadians at a reasonable distance, and in a reasonable amount of time.
500
Tax dollars primarily fund military, jails and policing in what type of government? What country demonstrates these ideals? Where are they found on the Economic continuum?
What is Right wing government ( example U.S.A)
500
What are five political parties in Canada
What is Liberal party of Canada, Bloc Quebecois, Conservative party of Canada, Green party of Canada, New Democratic party of Canada.
500
What are some effects of tax evasion on a society?
What is it reduces tax base/ income the government uses to pay for its expenses, which include social programs. The country could go into debt if it starts borrowing money form other countries to try and maintain social programs, or they would decrease the amount of social programs offered.
500
A policy of a political party or government about what to tax (e.g., incomes, purchases), how much to tax and how to spend taxes
What is tax model
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