political ideas and ideaoloies
what is democracy
a system of government the the power belongs to the people
this person acts as the official head of government in Canada and leads the federal executive branch
prime minister
the minimum age required for a canadian citizen to vote in a federal election
18
what is collective rights
rights held by a community vote rather then a singe opinion
this political ideology emphasizes individual freedom free markets and limited government intervention in the economy
liberalism
serving as the representative of the British monarch in Canada this official signs bills into law after they pass parliament
governor general
what is a primary purpose of a election in a decmocracy
it allows citizens to vote for candite's who will represent them
what is the charter of rights
its a pact that protects peoples rights and freedom
this political idoeology sits on the right side of the political spectrum and emphasizes traditional values, free markets, and individual responsibility
conservatism
what is the prime ministers duties
leading the country's administration, setting national policy, and managing the executive branch
why do people vote
to ensure different viewpoints and lets people influence decisions about public services like schools parks and healthcare
what are the contemporary issues in Canada
bail violent crimes and repeat offending
this left leaning ideology advocates for social equity and government funded services like universal healthcare
socialism
what is the senate
a legislative chamber the reviews bills
other than voting what is one way people can participate in a election
writing a letter to a elected official
attending a public meeting
joining a peacful protest
how to get your citizensship in canada
you must be a permanant and meet strict physical presence, tax, language, and knowledge requirements
what is the order of government in authority from highest to last
federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal
who runs elections
independent none partisan government bodies