Beginning Ideas of Government
Leadership Style
Types of Government
Political Spectrum
Principles of Democracy
100

He believed life was nasty, brutish, and short

Hobbes
100

this type of style requires a leader but values the voice of all people

democratic 

100

The belief in a classless society

communism 

100

I believe in small government and keeping taxes low

right of centre

100

 All Canadians have a responsibility to respect the laws of the land, even if  they disagree with them.

rule of law

200

Rousseau believed social institutions __________ people

corrupted 

200
this type of style is needed when you do not have a lot of time and you have inexperienced workers

authoritarian 

200

ruled by a king or queen

monarchy

200

I believe the wealthy must pay their fair share. We must impose a wealthy tax in order to support lower classes who are struggling 

left of centre

200

Adult citizens have the right to vote in elections to choose their political  representatives.  

free and fair elections

300

Our current society, mostly resembles this philosophers ideas 

Locke

300

really laid back approach as the group is able to lead themselves 

laissez-fair faire

300

the type of democracy where every citizens gets a vote

participatory democracy

300
I believe in a balanced approach to government. I want to help the middle class but also believe corporations are an important part of driving job growth 

centre

300

In most democracies, individuals are valued equally regardless of race,  religion, ethnicity, language, gender or sexual orientation.  

HUMAN RIGHTS 

AND EQUALITY

400

Tabula rasa=

blank slate

400

I am planning a surprise birthday party which is set to happen in two weeks. I gather a group of friends together to plan the party. The group members are motivated but do require some direction. Which leadership style is best?

democratic 

400

canada's type of democracy

representative democracy 

400

I believe we should create a national daycare program where all parents can benefit. 

left of centre

400

Democratic societies strive to be politically tolerant and the rights of  minorities are protected.

political tolerance 

500

The time period where social contract philosophy came into being

enlightenment 

500

A small group has 20 minutes to prepare a presentation on Justin Trudeau. One individual has lots of knowledge and the others do not. What style is best? 

authoritarian

500

a government ruled by a small group of wealthy individuals 

oligarchy 

500

I do not believe in creating a national childcare program. Rather, we should provide money directly to parents each month and let them decide how to best support their children 

right of centre 

500

Citizen participation in government is more than just a right – it is a  responsibility.  

citizenship participation 

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