Government Systems/Democracy
Canada has both a federal and provincial government. This is an example of ______________________
Federalism
Who currently holds the following positions (for 100 points each) Monarch Governor General Prime Minister Leader of the Opposition (federal) Premier of Ontario MPP for York Simcoe Mayor of Bradford
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Governor General: Julie Payette
Prime Minister: Justin Trudeau
Leader of the Opposition (federal): Erin O'Toole Premier: Doug Ford
MPP: Caroline Mulroney Mayor: Rob Keffer
Suffrage
The right to vote and the exercising of the right to vote
What is the difference between an NGO, an NPO, and a charity?
NGO - Non Government Organization is not affiliated with any government NPO - Non Profit Organization must use all profits to aid their cause Charity - similar to NPO but operate exclusively for charitable purposes and are exempt from paying taxes
This document states that no one, not even the king, is above the law
Magna Carta
Canadians elect candidates to represent them at all levels of government. At the federal and provincial level, the area these people represent are called ________________________
A constituency or a riding
What type of government does Canada have?
Constitutional Monarchy
Civics
The study of the rights and duties of citizens and citizenship
What is a digital footprint?
Everything you do online (posts, likes, clicks) stays there forever!
What type of election system does the United States use?
Electoral College
What is it called when there are more representatives in the governing parties than any other party combined?
Majority Government
What are the three LEVELS of government? Give an example of what each level is responsible for.
Federal - military, post office, immigration Provincial - health care, education, highways Municipal - Parks, libraries, building permits
Digital Footprint
The information online about you based off of what you have posted on social media, clicks on advertisements, and other online activity
Give two (2) examples of how you can be a global citizen
Various answers
Which province was the last to give women the right to vote?
Quebec
In an emergency, which leadership style will be the most effective?
Autocratic
How have Canadian voting rights changed throughout time? Give three (3) examples
Only men with property allowed to vote Women given right to vote in Manitoba in 1916 Wartime Elections Act takes away right to vote from many in WWI Voting age reduced from 21 to 18 Judges become eligible to vote in the 1980s Prisoners allowed to vote In 2002, everyone is finally allowed to vote
Leader of the opposition
The Political party that has the second most amount of seats, it is their parties leader.
What is 'phubbing'?
Looking at your phone while your friend is talking to you
According to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, how old must a person be to be considered a 'youth'?
12-17
In 1982, Prime Minister Pieree Elliot Trudeau introduced the _______________ which guarantees the rights and freedoms which all Canadians enjoy.
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Name the three BRANCHES of Canada's government and what is the main function of each?
Legislative: make and amend the laws Judicial: decide who has broken the law and what the penalties are Executive: enact and enforce the law; decide what will be discussed in the legislature
Communism
A society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs
What are human rights?
Universal rights, based on what we generally believe to be right or wrong, which apply to all people, in all countries, at all times.
Explain the difference between EQUALITY and EQUITY
Equality: Everyone is treated the same (fairness) Equity: Everyone is given what they need to be successful