Rights and Freedoms
True or False: Free health care is a right of Canadian citizens
FALSE - Health care is a freedom, not a right.
Which political party is known to be in favour of lower taxes for wealthy and big businesses?
Conservative party
Who is the leader of a municipality?
Mayor
Healthcare is a responsibility of which level of government?
Provincial
What age must you be to vote in Canada?
18
True or False: As a Canadian citizen, you have a right to take civic action and bring about change.
TRUE - In fact, you have a responsibility as a citizen to keep the government in check by advocating for necessary changes in your communities.
This party is generally known for its support of a strong military and robust national defense. They often advocate for increased spending on the Canadian Armed Forces and support Canada's involvement in military alliances such as NATO.
Conservative Party
Indigenous governments are governed by...
Band Councils
Garbage collection services are a responsibility of which level of government?
Municipal
How often must provincial elections be held?
Every 4 years
Our rights and freedoms are protected by what?
Laws
This political party is known for advocating the public ownership of services and industries, such as postal services, energy, and transportation. They believe that privatization of key services benefits large corporations over the public interest.
NDP (New Democratic Party)
Where do our elected representatives work at the federal level?
House of Commons
National defense is a responsibility of which level of government?
Federal
We each live in an electoral district. Electoral districts are known as...
Ridings
These are things you are granted as Canadian citizens. They can be revoked, or taken away, but are still protected by law.
Freedoms
This is the current party of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Liberal Party
What is the provincial equivalent of the role of the Prime Minister?
Premier
In a democracy, our governments are required to be __________________ to its citizens. If not, they are likely voted out in the next election.
Open and accountable
The places where citizens vote during an election are called...
A. You vote at a polling station
These are entitled to you as a person in Canada. More of these are granted once you become a citizen, but it's not necessary to be a citizen to have these in this country. They cannot be revoked, or taken away, and are protected by laws.
Rights
What is the "rule" in order for a political party to form a majority government? (How many seats must they win?) If there are 338 seats in total?
A) 1 third + 1 (117 seats)
B) 1 half +1 (170 seats)
C) 2 thirds (223 seats)
D) A simple majority (150 seats)
B) You must aquire 170 out of 338 seats to form a majority government
Who advises the prime minister and welcomes foreign ambassadors?
Governor General
Can responsibilities be shared between levels of government?
Yes. An example would be healthcare, although it is far more overseen by the provinces.
Back when Canada first formed in 1867, who could vote in federal elections?
Only white men with property