Political Spectrum
What are the two wings?
Right wing and left wing
What are the three branches of Canada's federal system?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What are the three groups/people that are responsible for passing laws
Governor General, House of Commons, Senate
What is the name of our Prime Minister?
Mark Carney
True or False: We live under a dictatorship
False
What are the two parties included in the political spectrum?
Liberal and Conservative
What is the role of the legislative branch?
Implement the laws
What is the final step in passing a law?
The Governor General must sign the bill
What is the maximum age for members of the Senate?
75
What is democracy?
Majority rules with respect for the minority
What is the name of the zone within the middle of the spectrum?
Moderate zone
What is the role of the judicial branch?
They apply the law
How many readings are there TOTAL?
6 (3 at the House of Commons, 3 at the Senate)
What are the five political parties in the House of Commons?
Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Bloc Quebecois, Green
Name the two dictators we discussed in class
Stalin and Hitler
What is the name for the far right radical?
Reactionary
Who makes up the judicial branch?
Supreme court, federal court, provincial court, and tax court
What is the role of the committee?
They can suggest changes and improvements
What is the name of the 343 elected individuals who sit in the House of Commons?
Members of Parliament (MPs)
Why can it be confusing when we talk about right wing and left wing governments?
Because while left wing usually means you want more government, there are some left wing policies, that want less government policy; right wing usually means you want less government, but many right wing governments want more government in certain areas
What is the name for the far left radical?
Revolutionary
Who makes up the executive branch?
Prime Minister, Governor General, and the Cabinet
What is the name of the person who reads the bills out loud?
Cabinet Minister
What is the name of the room where the Senate meets?
Senate Chamber
What are the names to describe dictators vs. democratic views (HINT: they both start with "I")
Individualist and Interventionist