political ideas and ideology's
this political and economic ideology advocates for a classless system where all property and wealth are communally owned instead of privately held.
communism
what is the order of the Canadian government from highest to lowest?
municipal, provincial, federal
minimum age requirement to vote in a federal election
18 years old
enacted in 1982, this foundational document forms the first part of the constitution act and guarantees fundamental civil, democratic, and equality rights for all Canadians
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
they preside over the house of commons, maintains order, and interprets the rules of parliment.
the speaker of the house
rooted in the ideas of individual liberty and equal rights, this ideology generally supports free markets, free speech, and limited government intervention.
liberalism
what is a cabinet?
officials chosen by the leader to run government departments
this type of election is held to choose a political party's candidate for the upcoming election.
what is a primary election
found in section 33 of the charter, this controversial clause allows federal or provincial legislatures to pass laws that temporarily override certain protected rights for up to 5 years
Notwithstanding Clause
the name given to the row of desks where MP's who are not in the cabinet or opposition leadership sit
backbenches
This traditional political philosophy emphasizes social stability, established institutions, and gradual, evolutionary change over radical reform.
Conservatism
The official title of the individual who represents the British monarch at the federal level in Canada.
Governor General
the specific geographic area that a member of parliament (MP) represents in a federal election
a riding
before Canada officially patriated its constitution in 1982, its primary founding constitutional document from 1867 was known by the British legislation name
British North American act (BNA)
now called the constitution act
a 45 minute session allows opposition parties to grill the prime minister and cabinet ministers on government policys
The question period
Characterized by authoritarianism, intense nationalism, and the dictatorial suppression of opposition, this ideology rose to prominence 1930s Europe
fasism
The upper house of Canadas parliament whose 105 members are appointed by the governor general on the advise of the prime minister.
the Senate
the voting system used in canadian federal elections where the canidate with the most votes in a riding wins, even if they dont get an absolute majority.
First-Past-The-Post
This balencing section of the charter specifies that rights are not absolute and can be legally restricted if the government proves the restriction is a "resonable limit" in a free society.
section 1
reasonable limits clause
a specific party official is responsible for ensuring MP attendance and making sure party members vote according to the party line.
the party whip
Derived form a Greek word for "without a ruler," this political philosophy rejects all forms of involuntary, coercive government and advocates for self-governed society.
Anarchism
The constitutional concept where the executive branch (Prime Minister and Cabinet) must retain the support and confidence of the elected house of commons to remain in power.
responsible government
the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for conducting fedaral elections, ensuring acceibility, and maintaining the National Register of Electors.
Elections Canada
this numerical name is given to Canadas general constitution amending formula, which requires consent from the federal parliament alongside a specific number of provinces and population percentage.
the 7/50 formula or 7/50 rule
the leader of the political party with a majority in the house of commons typically becomes this official government head.
prime minister